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    heise-Angebot: SQL Server im Unternehmen: 5 Tickets im Wert von je 595 Euro zu gewinnen
    In fünf digitalen Live-Trainings lernen Interessierte, wie sie ihre Arbeit mit dem SQL Server meistern. Jetzt verlosen wir 5 Tickets für die Webinar-Serie.  ( 4 min )
    WordPress 6.0: Ausbau von Full Site Editing & automatische Alt-Texte für Bilder
    Die neue Version bringt untere anderem weitere Funktionen für das Full Site Editing, mehr Blöcke sowie Optimierung von Performance und Barrierefreiheit.  ( 4 min )
    Webbrowser: Google Chrome 102 schließt 32 Sicherheitslücken
    Der Webbrowser Google Chrome ist in Version 102 erschienen, die eine große Zahl an Sicherheitslücken abdichtet. Sie soll ungenannte neue Features enthalten.  ( 4 min )
    Protect Mail Activity: Aktives VPN stört Apples E-Mail-Datenschutz
    Apples neue Privatsphärenfunktionen Protect Mail Activity und Private Relay schalten sich ohne Nachfrage ab, wenn Wireguard & Co. aktiv werden.  ( 5 min )
    heise-Angebot: Live-Webinar am 31. Mai: iPhone und iPad im Firmeneinsatz
    Bereitstellungsprogramme, Geräteverwaltung, User Enrollment, BYOD: Das Live-Webinar erklärt, wie iOS sich richtig im Unternehmen nutzen lässt.  ( 4 min )
    Sicherheitsupdate: Angreifer könnten Zoom-Chats belauschen
    Jetzt aktualisieren: Der Zoom-Client ist unter Android, iOS, Linux, macOS und Windows verwundbar.  ( 3 min )
    MS Build 2022: Microsoft Store deutlich verbessert und aufgebohrt
    Auf der Microsoft Build 2022 hat das Unternehmen Verbesserungen für den Store angekündigt. So lassen sich installierte Apps auf neuen Rechnern wiederherstellen.  ( 4 min )
    Fotorealistische KI-Bildsynthese: Google macht DALL-E-2 Konkurrenz – mit Imagen
    Nach OpenAI schickt auch Google ein neues KI-System ins Rennen, das mit tiefem Sprachverständnis durch Text-zu-Bild-Synthese fotorealistische Bilder erzeugt.  ( 6 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Microsoft 365 sicher und datenschutzfreundlich konfigurieren
    Wie lässt sich Microsofts Office-Paket aus der Cloud sicher und in Übereinstimmung mit den unternehmenseigenen Compliance-Regeln einsetzen? 10% Rabatt bis 8.6.  ( 3 min )
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    Webbrowser: Google Chrome 102 schließt 32 Sicherheitslücken
    Der Webbrowser Google Chrome ist in Version 102 erschienen, die eine große Zahl an Sicherheitslücken abdichtet. Sie soll ungenannte neue Features enthalten.  ( 4 min )
    Sicherheitsupdate: Angreifer könnten Zoom-Chats belauschen
    Jetzt aktualisieren: Der Zoom-Client ist unter Android, iOS, Linux, macOS und Windows verwundbar.  ( 3 min )
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    Microsoft veteran on how he forged a badge to sneak into a Ballmer presentation
    Developers, developers... and top secret coffee machines. Security at MS is definitely tighter 25 years later Former Microsoft staffer Dave Plummer has revealed how he managed to sneak his wife into a corporate event so that she might experience a Steve Ballmer presentation first hand. The old romantic.…  ( 9 min )
    Quad nations pledge deeper collaboration on infosec, data-sharing, and more
    But think tank says its past attempts at working together haven't gone well Leaders of the Quad alliance – Australia, India, Japan, and the USA – met on Tuesday and revealed initiatives to strengthen collaboration on emerging technologies and cybersecurity, with an unspoken subtext of neutralizing China.…  ( 9 min )
    About half of popular websites tested found vulnerable to account pre-hijacking
    In detail: Ocean's Eleven-grade ruse in which victims' profiles are rigged from the start Two security researchers have identified five related techniques for hijacking internet accounts by preparing them to be commandeered in advance.…  ( 11 min )
    Indian stock markets given ten day deadline to file infosec report, secure board signoff
    Another rush job for busy Indian IT shops Indian IT shops have been handed another extraordinarily short deadline within which to perform significant infosec work.…  ( 8 min )
    AI-designed COVID-19 drug nominated for preclinical trial
    Treatment could stop coronavirus from replicating inside body An oral medication designed by scientists with the help of AI algorithms could one day treat patients with COVID-19 and other types of diseases caused by coronaviruses.…  ( 8 min )
    ServiceNow ordered a year's worth of hardware to avoid supply chain hassles
    CTO shares datacenter secrets with The Reg: NVMe, MariaDB, mid-range x86 CPUs, S3-alike, and more The tech world's pandemic supply chain meltdown drove ServiceNow to place orders for a year worth of datacenter kit in January 2022, believing that doing so was necessary to get the hardware it needed to cope with growing customer workloads.…  ( 9 min )
    Who had money on Samsung and Red Hat joining forces on next-gen memory software?
    Cloudy server testbed coming, open source code filtering into RHEL promised Samsung and Red Hat have pledged to work together on developing software to get the best from emerging memory technologies.…  ( 8 min )
    How Intel can use its Granulate acquisition to maintain cloud dominance
    Software-tuning suite could be used to show where and how Xeon trumps rivals, if customers can believe it Analysis  Intel is facing tough competition in the server CPU space, and one way it's trying to stand out — besides trying to make better chips — is its newly acquired Granulate cloud optimization software business that aims to improve application performance and reduce infrastructure costs.…  ( 10 min )
    Clearview AI wants its facial-recognition tech in banks, schools, etc
    I get knocked down but I get up again, Italy, Canada, UK, ACLU, Facebook, Google, YouTube, Twitter... are never gonna keep me down Clearview AI is reportedly expanding its facial-recognition services beyond law enforcement to include private industries, such as banking and education, amid mounting pressure from regulators, Big Tech, and privacy campaigners.…  ( 8 min )
    Predator spyware sold with Chrome, Android zero-day exploits to monitor targets
    Or so says Google after tracking 30+ vendors peddling surveillance malware Spyware vendor Cytrox sold zero-day exploits to government-backed snoops who used them to deploy the firm's Predator spyware in at least three campaigns in 2021, according to Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG).…  ( 9 min )
    If you're using the ctx Python package, bad news: Vandal added info-stealing code
    Domain associated with maintainer email expired, taken over in supply-chain attack The Python Package Index (PyPI), a repository for Python software libraries, has advised Python developers that the ctx package has been compromised.…  ( 9 min )
    DigitalOcean sets sail for serverless seas with Functions feature
    Might be something for those who find AWS, Azure, GCP overly complex DigitalOcean dipped its toes in the serverless seas Tuesday with the launch of a Functions service it's positioning as a developer-friendly alternative to Amazon Web Services Lambda, Microsoft Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Functions.…  ( 8 min )
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    New Zoom Flaws Could Let Attackers Hack Victims Just by Sending them a Message
    Popular video conferencing service Zoom has resolved as many as four security vulnerabilities, which could be exploited to compromise another user over chat by sending specially crafted Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) messages and execute malicious code. Tracked from CVE-2022-22784 through CVE-2022-22787, the issues range between 5.9 and 8.1 in severity. Ivan Fratric of Google  ( 3 min )
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    Windows 11 KB5014019 update fixes app crashes, slow copying
    Microsoft has released optional cumulative update previews for Windows 11, Windows 10 version 1809, and Windows Server 2022, with fixes for Direct3D issues impacting client and server systems. [...]  ( 4 min )
    DuckDuckGo browser allows Microsoft trackers due to search agreement
    The privacy-focused DuckDuckGo browser purposely allows Microsoft trackers on third-party sites due to an agreement in their syndicated search content contract between the two companies. [...]  ( 5 min )

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    Patch now: Zoom chat messages can infect PCs, Macs, phones with malware
    Google Project Zero blows lid off bug involving that old chestnut: XML parsing Zoom has fixed a security flaw in its video-conferencing software that a miscreant could exploit with chat messages to potentially execute malicious code on a victim's device.…  ( 8 min )
    Google says it would release its photorealistic DALL-E 2 rival – but this AI is too prejudiced for you to use
    It has this weird habit of drawing stereotyped White people, team admit DALL·E 2 may have to cede its throne as the most impressive image-generating AI to Google, which has revealed its own text-to-image model called Imagen.…  ( 9 min )
    Facebook opens political ad data vaults to researchers
    Facebook builds FORT to protect against onslaught of regulation, investigation Meta's ad transparency tools will soon reveal another treasure trove of data: advertiser targeting choices for political, election-related, and social issue spots.…  ( 8 min )
    Toyota cuts vehicle production over global chip shortage
    Just as Samsung pledges to invest $360b to shore up next-gen industries Toyota is to slash global production of motor vehicles due to the semiconductor shortage. The news comes as Samsung pledges to invest about $360 billion over the next five years to bolster chip production, along with other strategic sectors.…  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft shows off Windows updates at Build dev event
    Amazon Appstore preview goes wider, plus Windows on Arm platform with Neural Processing Units – Project Volterra Microsoft Build  Windows still rules the enterprise, and among all the Azure and Power Platform action during Microsoft's annual Build event for developers, the company had news for users of its flagship operating system.…  ( 8 min )
    CockroachDB adds command line tool as database hits version 22.1
    The Register speaks to Jim Walker about maturity and super regions Cockroach Labs has finally added a new command line tool with the release of version 22.1 of its eponymous database, out today.…  ( 9 min )
    Version 251 of systemd coming soon to a Linux distro near you
    'Experimental' systemd-sysupdate feature likely to get the most attention Version 251 of the controversial systemd Linux init system is here, and you can expect it to feature in the next version of your preferred distro.…  ( 8 min )
    SAP attracts further criticism for Russia presence, despite promise to leave
    The software giant's 'orderly exit' appears to be ongoing A Ukrainian minister has accused software giant SAP of continuing to operate in Russia despite the German vendor previously vowing to withdraw from the aggressor nation.…  ( 8 min )
    Neuromorphic chips 'up to 16 times more energy efficient' for deep learning
    Graz University findings will become more significant as more AI work is done Neuromorphic chips have been endorsed in research showing that they are much more energy efficient at operating large deep learning networks than non-neuromorphic hardware.…  ( 9 min )
    Leica and Huawei terminate trading agreement amid US sanctions
    German optics giant jumps ship to make smartphone cameras for Xiaomi instead Huawei's long established trading relationship with Leica to integrate the German camera maker's technology into its phones is over, the companies have confirmed.…  ( 8 min )
    It's 2022 and there are still malware-laden PDFs in emails exploiting bugs from 2017
    Crafty file names, encrypted malicious code, Office flaws – ah, it's like the Before Times HP's cybersecurity folks have uncovered an email campaign that ticks all the boxes: messages with a PDF attached that embeds a Word document that upon opening infects the victim's Windows PC with malware by exploiting a four-year-old code-execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office.…  ( 10 min )
    New audio server Pipewire coming to next version of Ubuntu
    What does that mean? Better latency and a replacement for PulseAudio The next release of Ubuntu, version 22.10 and codenamed Kinetic Kudu, will switch audio servers to the relatively new PipeWire.…  ( 10 min )
    VMware claims 'bare-metal' performance from virtualized Nvidia GPUs
    Is... is that why Broadcom wants to buy it? The future of high-performance computing will be virtualized, VMware's Uday Kurkure has told The Register.…  ( 10 min )
    Nvidia promises annual datacenter product updates across CPU, GPU, and DPU
    Arm one year, x86 the next, and always faster than a certain chip shop that still can't ship even one standalone GPU Computex  Nvidia's push deeper into enterprise computing will see its practice of introducing a new GPU architecture every two years brought to its CPUs and data processing units (DPUs, aka SmartNICs).…  ( 8 min )
    Now Amazon puts 'creepy' AI cameras in UK delivery vans
    Big Bezos is watching you Amazon is reportedly installing AI-powered cameras in delivery vans to keep tabs on its drivers in the UK.…  ( 8 min )
    AWS puts its latest homebrew Arm CPU – the Graviton3 – into production
    Just one instance type for now, but cheaper than third-gen Xeons or EPYCs Amazon Web Services has made its latest homebrew CPU, the Graviton3, available to rent in its Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) infrastructure-as-a-service offering.…  ( 9 min )
    Beijing reverses ban on tech companies listing offshore
    Announcement comes as Chinese ride-hailing DiDi Chuxing delists from NYSE under pressure The Chinese government has announced that it will again allow "platform companies" – Beijing's term for tech giants – to list on overseas stock markets, marking a loosening of restrictions on the sector.…  ( 8 min )
    Nvidia teases server designs for Grace-Hopper Superchips
    x86 still 'very important' we're told as lid lifted on Arm-based kit Computex  Nvidia's Grace CPU and Hopper Superchips will make their first appearance early next year in systems that'll be based on reference servers unveiled at Computex 2022 this week.…  ( 9 min )
    Nvidia brings liquid cooling to A100 PCIe GPU cards for ‘greener’ datacenters
    For those who want to give their racks an air cut Nvidia's GPUs are becoming increasingly more power hungry, so the US giant is hoping to make datacenters using them "greener" with liquid-cooled PCIe cards that contain its highest-performing chips.…  ( 8 min )
    Broadcom to buy VMware 'on Thursday for $60 billion'
    Think we speak for everyone when we say: Seriously, what the f...? Broadcom is to acquire VMware for $60 billion in a deal that will be announced on Thursday.…  ( 9 min )
    Screencastify fixes bug that would have let rogue websites spy on webcams
    School-friendly tool still not fully protected, privacy guru warns Screencastify, a popular Chrome extension for capturing and sharing videos from websites, was recently found to be vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw that allowed arbitrary websites to dupe people into unknowingly activating their webcams.…  ( 10 min )
    FTC urged to protect data privacy of women visiting abortion clinics
    As Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v Wade, safeguards on location info now more vital than ever Democrat senators have urged America's Federal Trade Commission to do something to protect the privacy of women after it emerged details of visits to abortion clinics were being sold by data brokers.…  ( 8 min )
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    Mozilla fixes Firefox, Thunderbird zero-days exploited at Pwn2Own
    Mozilla has released security updates for multiple products to address zero-day vulnerabilities exploited during the Pwn2Own Vancouver 2022 hacking contest. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Hackers target Russian govt with fake Windows updates pushing RATs
    Hackers are targeting Russian government agencies with phishing emails that pretend to be Windows security updates and other lures to install remote access malware. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft: Credit card stealers are getting much stealthier
    Microsoft's security researchers have observed a worrying trend in credit card skimming, where threat actors employ more advanced techniques to hide their malicious info-stealing code. [...]  ( 4 min )
    CISA adds 41 vulnerabilities to list of bugs used in cyberattacks
    The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added 41 vulnerabilities to its catalog of known exploited flaws over the past two days, including flaws for the Android kernel and Cisco IOS XR. [...]  ( 3 min )
    US Senate: Govt’s ransomware fight hindered by limited reporting
    A report published today by U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, says law enforcement and regulatory agencies lack insight into ransomware attacks to fight against them effectively. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Screencastify Chrome extension flaws allow webcam hijacks
    The popular Screencastify Chrome extension has fixed a vulnerability that allowed malicious sites to hijack users' webcams and steal recorded videos. However, security flaws still exist that could be exploited by unscrupulous insiders. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Trend Micro fixes bug Chinese hackers exploited for espionage
    Trend Micro says it patched a DLL hijacking flaw in Trend Micro Security used by a Chinese threat group to side-load malicious DLLs and deploy malware. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Researchers to release exploit for new VMware auth bypass, patch now
    Proof-of-concept exploit code is about to be published for a vulnerability that allows administrative access without authentication in several VMware products. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Popular Python and PHP libraries hijacked to steal AWS keys
    PyPI module 'ctx' that gets downloaded over 20,000 times a week has been compromised in a software supply chain attack with malicious versions stealing the developer's environment variables. Additionally, versions of a 'phpass' fork published to the PHP/Composer package repository Packagist had been altered to steal secrets. [...]  ( 5 min )
    General Motors credential stuffing attack exposes car owners info
    US car manufacturer GM disclosed that it was the victim of a credential stuffing attack last month that exposed customer information and allowed hackers to redeem rewards points for gift cards. [...]  ( 4 min )
    GM credential stuffing attack exposed car owners' personal info
    US car manufacturer GM disclosed that it was the victim of a credential stuffing attack last month that exposed customer information and allowed hackers to redeem rewards points for gift cards. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Microsoft Build 2022: Erste öffentliche Version von SQL Server 2022 erschienen
    SQL Server 2022 erlaubt ein Failover lokaler Datenbankinstanzen zu Azure SQL. Die Cloud-Datenbank wird so zum Replikat, das im Notfall die Führung übernimmt.  ( 6 min )
    Hackerangriff: Landesverwaltung von Kärnten wurde komplett lahmgelegt
    Der Angriff war am frühen Morgen bemerkt worden. Experten versuchen, herauszufinden, wer dahintersteckt. Auch Mittwoch bleiben viele Ämter geschlossen.  ( 4 min )
    .NET MAUI: Microsofts neue GUI-Bibliothek für Windows, Android, iOS und macOS
    Mit der .NET Multi-Platform App UI führt Microsoft Xamarin und .NET nun endlich zur einer Cross-Plattform-Bibliothek zusammen. Linux geht dabei leer aus.  ( 9 min )
    Bitkom: Einsparpotenzial von 64 Megatonnen CO₂ in Deutschland
    Laut Bitkom setzen über 50 Prozent der Unternehmen auf KI, IoT und digitale Zwillinge. Viele Firmen bemängeln aber die Regierungs-Bemühungen in diesen Sektoren.  ( 5 min )
    Karl Lauterbach bekräftigt Pläne zur elektronischen Patientenakte für alle
    126. Deutscher Ärztetag: Für die elektronische Patientenakte will Bundesgesundheitsminister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) das Opt-Out-Verfahren anwenden.  ( 5 min )
    Linux 5.18 kommt als "kleine Revolution"
    Der neue Linux-Kernel kommt mit dem kontroversen Hardware-Abo von Intel, leitet das Ende von ReiserFS ein und wechselt erstmalig zu einem neueren C-Standard.  ( 5 min )
    BSI: Erste IT-Sicherheitskennzeichen für Internetrouter vergeben
    Das BSI will Sicherheit und Qualität von Geräten mit dem IT-Sicherheitskennzeichen belohnen. Es hat nun die ersten Formulare von Routern fertig geprüft.  ( 4 min )
    Niederländische Polizei sucht mit Deepfake-Video eines Mordopfers nach Zeugen
    Mit Hilfe von KI versucht die niederländische Polizei, einen fast 20 Jahre alten Fall zu lösen.  ( 4 min )
    Ezviz LC3 im Test: Außenleuchte mit Überwachungskamera und gutem Bild auch bei Nacht
    Die LC3 von Ezviz besteht aus einer Überwachungskamera mit Personenerkennung, 2K-Auflösung und WDR sowie einer 700 Lumen starken und dimmbaren LED-Leuchte.  ( 8 min )
    l+f: Ein Erpressungstrojaner macht auf Robin Hood
    Bei der GoodWill-Ransomware ist der Name Programm.  ( 3 min )
    Von Apple lange verboten: Netflix integriert Account-Link
    iOS-Apps wie Netflix dürfen erstmals einen externen Link einbauen, der Nutzern Käufe im Web ermöglicht – nach einem Apple-Warnhinweis.  ( 4 min )
    AWS: Erste EC2-Instanz mit Amazons neuem Graviton3-Prozessor verfügbar
    Basis der AWS-Instanz C7g ist erstmals die neue ARM-Server-CPU Graviton3 mit ungewöhnlicher Architektur, die die Weiterentwicklungen vereinfachen soll.  ( 4 min )
    Digitales Gesundheitswesen: Kassenärzte erwarten "grundlegende Kurskorrekturen"
    Die Kassenärztliche Bundesvereinigung fordert von der Agentur für digitale Medizin unter anderem, "Baustellen schnellstmöglich zu beheben".  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: data2day 2022 wieder vor Ort: Jetzt schon Blind-Bird-Tickets sichern
    Data Scientists, Data Engineers und Data Teams können sich ab sofort schon vor Programmveröffentlichung die vergünstigte Teilnahme an der data2day sichern.  ( 4 min )
    Betriebssysteme: Apple bringt noch weitere Updates
    macOS 12.4, iOS 15.5 und Co. bleiben nicht die letzten Releases des aktuellen Jahrgangs. Vor macOS 13 und iOS 16 werden noch Updates kommen.  ( 4 min )
    Kosten der Google Kubernetes Engine vorab berechnen – zumindest grob
    Wer die Google Kubenetes Engine nutzt, kann nun deren monatliche Preise detailliert im Voraus berechnen. Jedoch handelt es sich hierbei bloß um eine Schätzung.  ( 3 min )
    Cybercrime: Ransomware-Gruppe Conti löst sich auf und erfindet sich neu
    Die "zerstörerischste Ransomware" soll verschwinden; der Angriff auf Costa Rica ist offenbar nur das Grande Finale. Doch im Hintergrund wird weiter erpresst.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: enterJS 2022: Veranstalter vergeben fünf kostenlose Diversity-Tickets
    Bis zum 8. Juni können sich Personen aus unterrepräsentierten Gruppen für ein Diversity-Ticket für die JavaScript-Konferenz bewerben.  ( 4 min )
    Computex: Nvidia kündigt erste Server mit der eigenen Grace-ARM-CPU an
    Im Rahmen der Computex hat Nvidia erste Server mit dem ARM-Prozessor Grace in Aussicht gestellt. Fürs Rechenzentrum kommen außerdem wassergekühlte GPUs.  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft: Evaluierungsversionen von Windows wieder verfügbar
    Mehrere Wochen waren die Downloads von Windows-Evaluierungsversionen gestört. Jetzt gibt es Entwarnung: Die ISO-Images sind wieder auf regulärem Weg erhältlich.  ( 3 min )
    Satelliten-Internet: Deutsche Bundeswehr an Starlink interessiert
    Mobiles Internet soll Mitgliedern der Bundeswehr die Freizeit bei Einsätzen versüßen – dafür kommen Satellitensysteme wie Starlink infrage.  ( 3 min )
    Zyxel: Lücken in Access-Points, Access-Point-Controllern und Firewalls
    Der Netzwerkausrüster Zyxel warnt vor mehreren Sicherheitslücken in den Access-Points, Access-Point-Controllern sowie Firewalls. Updates sind verfügbar.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: IT-Recht für Admins – Grundlagen, Stolperfallen und Praxis
    Wie geht rechtssicherer IT-Betrieb? Der Online-Tagesworkshop am 9. Juni klärt über die Rechte, Pflichten und Handlungsmöglichkeiten von Administrierenden auf.  ( 3 min )
    Mozillas Firefox und Thunderbird: Kritische Lücken aus Pwn2Own geschlossen
    Wer Mozillas Firefox und Thunderbird nutzt, sollte diese aus Sicherheitsgründen aktualisieren. Die Lücken waren im Rahmen eines Hacker-Wettbewerbs aufgetaucht.  ( 3 min )
    Hinter den Kulissen: Ungewöhnliche Einblicke in Microsofts Archiv
    Microsoft hat ein Archiv, in dem viele Produkte und Kampagnen aus der Unternehmensgeschichte konserviert werden. Ein Microsoft-Fellow gibt jetzt Einblicke.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: c't Sicher ins Netz jetzt im Handel
    Im Sonderheft "c't Sicher ins Netz" erfahren Sie, wie man Online-Konten ohne viel Aufwand optimal absichert, und wie sich Lauscher im Netz ausperren lassen.  ( 4 min )
    Clearview: Britische Aufsichtsbehörde verhängt Millionenstrafe
    Die Gesichtserkennungsdatenbank Clearview AI muss eine Geldstrafe von mehr als 7,5 Millionen Pfund zahlen und seine britischen Daten löschen.  ( 4 min )
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    Conti Ransomware Operation Shut Down After Splitting into Smaller Groups
    Even as the operators of Conti threatened to overthrow the Costa Rican government, the notorious cybercrime gang officially took down their infrastructure in favor of migrating their criminal activities to other ancillary operations, including Karakurt and BlackByte. "From the negotiations site, chatrooms, messengers to servers and proxy hosts - the Conti brand, not the organization itself, is  ( 4 min )
    Popular PyPI Package 'ctx' and PHP Library 'phpass' Hijacked to Steal AWS Keys
    Two trojanized Python and PHP packages have been uncovered in what's yet another instance of a software supply chain attack targeting the open source ecosystem. One of the packages in question is "ctx," a Python module available in the PyPi repository. The other involves "phpass," a PHP package that's been forked on GitHub to distribute a rogue update. "In both cases the attacker appears to have  ( 4 min )
    SIM-based Authentication Aims to Transform Device Binding Security to End Phishing
    Let's face it: we all use email, and we all use passwords. Passwords create inherent vulnerability in the system. The success rate of phishing attacks is skyrocketing, and opportunities for the attack have greatly multiplied as lives moved online. All it takes is one password to be compromised for all other users to become victims of a data breach.  To deliver additional security, therefore,  ( 5 min )
    New Chaos Ransomware Builder Variant "Yashma" Discovered in the Wild
    Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of the latest version of the Chaos ransomware line, dubbed Yashma. "Though Chaos ransomware builder has only been in the wild for a year, Yashma claims to be the sixth version (v6.0) of this malware," BlackBerry research and intelligence team said in a report shared with The Hacker News. Chaos is a customizable ransomware builder that emerged in  ( 3 min )
    Malware Analysis: Trickbot
    In this day and age, we are not dealing with roughly pieced together, homebrew type of viruses anymore. Malware is an industry, and professional developers are found to exchange, be it by stealing one's code or deliberate collaboration. Attacks are multi-layer these days, with diverse sophisticated software apps taking over different jobs along the attack-chain from initial compromise to  ( 6 min )
    Microsoft Warns of Web Skimmers Mimicking Google Analytics and Meta Pixel Code
    Threat actors behind web skimming campaigns are leveraging malicious JavaScript code that mimics Google Analytics and Meta Pixel scripts in an attempt to sidestep detection. "It's a shift from earlier tactics where attackers conspicuously injected malicious scripts into e-commerce platforms and content management systems (CMSs) via vulnerability exploitation, making this threat highly evasive to  ( 3 min )
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    Mastering SVG’s stroke-miterlimit Attribute
    So, SVG has this stroke-miterlimit presentation attribute. You’ve probably seen it when exporting an SVG from a graphic editor program, or perhaps you find out you could remove it without noticing any change to the visual appearance. After a good … Mastering SVG’s stroke-miterlimit Attribute originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 6 min )
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    The Download: Clearview AI’s hefty fine, and countries’ monkeypox preparation
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The walls are closing in on Clearview AI Controversial facial recognition company Clearview AI has been fined more than $10 million by the UK’s data protection watchdog for collecting the faces of UK…  ( 4 min )
    The walls are closing in on Clearview AI
    Controversial facial recognition company Clearview AI has been fined almost $10 million by the UK’s data protection watchdog for collecting the faces of UK citizens from the web and social media. The firm was also ordered to delete all of the data it holds on UK citizens. The move by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office…  ( 4 min )
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    Developing An Award-Winning Onboarding Process (Case Study)
    This article is a case study of how the platformOS team has researched, developed, and iteratively adjusted their onboarding processes over more than three years to eventually create the multiple award winning developer experience they provide today.  ( 21 min )
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    Zyxel: Lücken in Access-Points, Access-Point-Controllern und Firewalls
    Der Netzwerkausrüster Zyxel warnt vor mehreren Sicherheitslücken in den Access-Points, Access-Point-Controllern sowie Firewalls. Updates sind verfügbar.  ( 3 min )
    Mozillas Firefox und Thunderbird: Kritische Lücken aus Pwn2Own geschlossen
    Wer Mozillas Firefox und Thunderbird nutzt, sollte diese aus Sicherheitsgründen aktualisieren. Die Lücken waren im Rahmen eines Hacker-Wettbewerbs aufgetaucht.  ( 3 min )

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    Zuckerberg sued for alleged role in Cambridge Analytica data-slurp scandal
    I can prove CEO was 'personally involved in Facebook’s failure to protect privacy', DC AG insists Cambridge Analytica is back to haunt Mark Zuckerberg: Washington DC's Attorney General filed a lawsuit today directly accusing the Meta CEO of personal involvement in the abuses that led to the data-slurping scandal. …  ( 8 min )
    Florida's content-moderation law kept on ice, likely unconstitutional, court says
    So cool you're into free speech because that includes taking down misinformation While the US Supreme Court considers an emergency petition to reinstate a preliminary injunction against Texas' social media law HB 20, the US Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday partially upheld a similar injunction against Florida's social media law, SB 7072.…  ( 9 min )
    US-APAC trade deal leaves out Taiwan, military defense not ruled out
    All fun and games until the chip factories are in the crosshairs US President Joe Biden has heralded an Indo-Pacific trade deal signed by several nations that do not include Taiwan. At the same time, Biden warned China that America would help defend Taiwan from attack; it is home to a critical slice of the global chip industry, after all. …  ( 9 min )
    381,000-plus Kubernetes API servers 'exposed to internet'
    Firewall isn't a made-up word from the Hackers movie, people A large number of servers running the Kubernetes API have been left exposed to the internet, which is not great: they're potentially vulnerable to abuse.…  ( 9 min )
    A peek into Gigabyte's GPU Arm for AI, HPC shops
    High-performance platform choices are going beyond the ubiquitous x86 standard Arm-based servers continue to gain momentum with Gigabyte Technology introducing a system based on Ampere's Altra processors paired with Nvidia A100 GPUs, aimed at demanding workloads such as AI training and high-performance compute (HPC) applications.…  ( 8 min )
    GitLab version 15 goes big on visibility and observability
    GitOps fans can take a spin on the free tier for pull-based deployment One-stop DevOps shop GitLab has announced version 15 of its platform, hot on the heels of pull-based GitOps turning up on the platform's free tier.…  ( 8 min )
    To multicloud, or not: Former PayPal head of engineering weighs in
    Not everyone needs it, but those who do need to consider 3 things, says Asim Razzaq The push is on to get every enterprise thinking they're missing out on the next big thing if they don't adopt a multicloud strategy.…  ( 9 min )
    Infosys board asks boss Salil Parekh to stay another 5 years
    As staff churn at 27% a year, senior execs offered lots of shares to keep growth coming Infosys has extended Salil Parekh's term as CEO and managing director for an additional five years, according to a stock exchange filing made on Sunday.…  ( 8 min )
    Upgrading to Android 12.1 ... in Windows 11: Telemetry disabled by default
    Dev Channel Insiders get Windows Subsystem for Android updates Microsoft is continuing to lavish love on Android for Windows with an update to Android 12.1 that disables telemetry by default, although, as Microsoft notes, "this update may cause some apps to fail to launch."…  ( 8 min )
    Google picks business chiefs for European Advisory Board
    A sign that the company is taking data sovereignty concerns more seriously Google has established a European Advisory Board for Google Cloud made up of executives drawn from across industry in the region.…  ( 8 min )
    Clearview AI fined millions in the UK: No 'lawful reason' to collect Brits' images
    Notorious selfie-scraper must pay $9.43 million – less than half of predicted fine – says data regulator Updated  The UK's data protection body today made good on its threat to fine controversial facial recognition company Clearview AI, ordering it to stop scraping the personal data of residents from the internet, delete what it already has, and pay a £7.5 million ($9.43 million) fine.…  ( 9 min )
    The Return of Gopher: Pre-web hypertext service is still around
    <movietrailer voice>The world was not ready for this gift. It is still not ready for this gift. Coming soon to a Gopherspace near you An announcement about a new handheld games console a few days ago caused confusion, because it was online but not on the web. It was published on Gopher.…  ( 8 min )
    Safari is crippling the mobile market, and we never even noticed
    With web apps, Apple insists on taking the pith helmet Opinion  It has been 14 years since Apple opened its App Store with its shiny shopfront of tempting toys and gloomy back office of rules and rentier revenues, but only now has the proposed EU Digital Markets Act threatened to end Apple's web browser engine monopoly. …  ( 10 min )
    Beware the fury of a database developer torn from tables and SQL
    Not so much process privilege rings, more circles of hell Who, Me?  Be careful what humorous messages you leave in your app, for you never know who might see them. Welcome to Who, Me?…  ( 9 min )
    How to find NPM dependencies vulnerable to account hijacking
    Security engineer outlines self-help strategy for keeping software supply chain safe Following the recent disclosure of a technique for hijacking certain NPM packages, security engineer Danish Tariq has proposed a defensive strategy for those looking to assess whether their web apps include dependencies tied to subvertable email domains.…  ( 10 min )
    Dell's rugged Latitude 5430 laptop is quick and pretty – but also bulky and heavy
    Survives all manner of indiginities in Reg tests but may stuggle to cross over from boots to suits If you drop Dell's Latitude 5430 laptop from hip height onto vinyl flooring that covers a concrete slab, it lands with a sharp crack, bounces a little, then skitters to a halt. Drop it two meters onto sodden grass and it lands with a meaty squish on its long rear edge. The impact pushes a spray of water and flecks of mud through the crack between the screen and keyboard, with a spot or two of each making it onto the keyboard's ASDF row.…  ( 10 min )
    Microsoft sounds the alarm on – wait for it – a Linux botnet
    Redmond claims the numbers are scary, but won't release them Microsoft has sounded the alarm on DDoS malware called XorDdos that targets Linux endpoints and servers.…  ( 9 min )
    AMD reveals 5nm Ryzen 7000 powered by Zen 4 cores
    AM5 socket to bring desktop CPUs to life in late 2022, mid-range laptop CPU to follow AMD has revealed more details of its Zen 4 processor architecture, a desktop CPU that puts it to work, and a socket to house that product.…  ( 8 min )
    South Korean and US presidents gang up on North Korea's cyber-offensives
    Less than two weeks into his new gig, Yoon cozies up to Biden as China and DPRK loom US president Biden and South Korea's new president Yoon Suk Yeol have pledged further co-operation in many technologies, including joint efforts to combat North Korea.…  ( 9 min )
    Broadcom in talks to buy VMware: multiple reports
    Michael Dell could be the key to any deal Broadcom is in early talks to buy VMware, according to The New York Times, Bloomberg, and Reuters.…  ( 8 min )
    Linus Torvalds debuts 'boring old plain' Linux kernel 5.18
    Adds 'feature activation' for Intel silicon, but Chipzilla still isn't saying what that means Linus Torvalds has released version 5.18 of the Linux kernel.…  ( 8 min )
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    Forscher wollen Tumorpatienten mit Krebs-tötendem Virus heilen
    Forscher haben in einer klinischen Phase-1-Studie einen Virus verabreicht, der bösartige Tumore schrumpfen lassen und den Krebs heilen soll.  ( 4 min )
    Apple will iPhone & Co. angeblich verstärkt außerhalb Chinas fertigen
    Apple unternimmt einen neuen Anlauf, die Abhängigkeit von China zu verringern, heißt es bei Zuliefern. Einer der Auslöser seien Covid-Lockdowns.  ( 4 min )
    BSI erlässt Übergangsregel für Smart-Meter-Einbau
    Nachdem ein Gericht die Einbaupflicht für intelligente Stromzähler kippte, hat das BSI auf anderem Wege vier Geräte für anwendbar erklärt.  ( 5 min )
    GitLab 15: DevOps für alle – auch für Data-Science-Teams
    Mit neuen Funktionen für Observability, Sicherheit, Compliance, Agilität sowie ModelOps will GitLab zur allumfassenden DevOps-Plattform reifen.  ( 4 min )
    Online-Arzt: Videosprechstunden immer beliebter
    Videosprechstunden von Ärzten und Psychotherapeuten werden häufiger als im Vorjahr genutzt. Das zeigt eine Umfrage des Branchenverbands Bitkom.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: C++20 – Concepts, Ranges, Module und Coroutinen
    In drei Tagen die großen Neuerungen in C++20 kennenlernen, sodass man sie gezielt und effektiv in eigenen Projekten einsetzen kann. Frühbucherrabatt bis 6. Juni  ( 3 min )
    Computex: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000: Erste Grafikkarten angeblich schon ab Juli
    Vor der Computex-Keynote mehren sich die Gerüchte zu Nvidias nächster GPU-Generation "Ada Lovelace". Die ersten GPUs könnten schon bald erscheinen.  ( 4 min )
    iPod im CT-Scanner: Warum Apple den "Hinterntest" einführte
    iPod-Miterfinder Tony Fadell ist weiterhin auf Nostalgietour. Anhand von Bildern des Innenlebens gibt er weitere Details über die Entstehungsgeschichte preis.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Industrial Internet of Things Conference – Catena-X auf der Center Stage
    Die eintägige IIoT Conference in München schlägt die Brücke zwischen IT und Automatisierungstechnik. Frühbuchertickets gibt es jetzt noch bis zum 27. Mai 2022.  ( 3 min )
    Außer der Reihe: Microsoft behebt Authentifizierungsfehler mit neuen Updates
    Die Aktualisierungen zum Mai-Patchday führten zu Authentifizierungsfehlern von Diensten im Active Directory. Neue Patches ohne den Fehler stehen jetzt bereit.  ( 4 min )
    Mysteriöser "Netzwerkadapter" von Apple in Zulassungsdatenbank aufgetaucht
    Die Hardware mit der Modellnummer A2657 könnte ein internes Produkt sein – oder eine neue AirPort-Basisstation.  ( 4 min )
    Militärtechnik: Zwei Satelliten kommunzieren via Laser untereinander
    Die USA wollen im erdnahen Orbit ein Netz von Militärsatelliten aufbauen, die miteinander Daten austauschen können. Ein erster Test verlief erfolgreich.  ( 4 min )
    Einkaufen bei Apple: Nutzer müssen sich auf Verzögerungen einstellen
    Besonders Macs und Zubehör sind aktuell nur schwer zu kriegen. Der chinesische Lockdown schlägt nun voll durch.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Machine Learning mit TensorFlow: 5 Tickets im Wert von je 495 Euro zu gewinnen
    In vier digitalen Live-Trainings lernen Interessierte, wie sie eigene Machine-Learning-Projekte umsetzen. Jetzt verlosen wir 5 Tickets für die Webinar-Serie.  ( 4 min )
    Oracle warnt vor Sicherheitslücke in E-Business Suite
    Oracle veröffentlicht Updates eigentlich quartalsweise zum Critical-Patch-Update-Termin. Ein Patch schließt bereits jetzt eine Lücke in der E-Business-Suite.  ( 3 min )
    Jetzt patchen! Angreifer attackieren Cisco 8000 Series Router
    Der Netzwerkausrüster Cisco hat Sicherheitsupdates für verschiedene Netzwerk-Komponenten veröffentlicht.  ( 3 min )
    Frische Apple-Hardware-Gerüchte: Neuer HomePod und Mini-LED-Screen noch 2022?
    Zwei bekannte Apple-Beobachter haben frische Infos zu neuen Produkten des iPhone-Produzenten. Es geht um Smartspeaker und Bildschirme.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Container und Cluster managen mit Kubernetes & Rancher
    In diesem Workshop lernen Admins an zwei Tagen, wie man einen Kubernetes-Cluster mit Rancher-Tools aufsetzt und produktiv betreibt. Noch Plätze frei.  ( 3 min )
    Entwicklerumfrage: JavaScript ganz vorn, Rust und Kotlin legen deutlich zu
    In der Studie “State Of The Developer Nation“ zeigt neben JavaScript vor allem Python ein stabiles Wachstum, das dank Data Science den zweiten Platz verteidigt.  ( 5 min )
    Computex: AM5-Mainboards für Ryzen 7000: Ein Chipsatz wird "extrem"
    AMD legt den X670-"Extreme"-Chipsatz mit PCIe-5.0-Pflicht auf. Für günstigere Desktop-PCs kommen Mainboards mit X670 und B650.  ( 4 min )
    Computex: Ryzen-7000-Prozessoren: Laut AMD deutlich schneller als Intels Core i9-12900K
    AMD verriet Details zu den im Herbst kommenden Zen-4-Prozessoren Ryzen 7000: 15 Prozent mehr Leistung auf einem Kern als Zen 3 und integrierte RDNA2-Grafik.  ( 5 min )
    Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4: Neues Baseboard mit USV und PoE
    Waveshare hat ein neues Baseboard mit unterbrechungsfreier Stromversorgung, Power over Ethernet und SSD-Slot im Programm.  ( 4 min )
    Bitrauschen: AMD-Gewinne, Apple-Klage, Workstation-Spekulationen
    Die Börse feiert AMD für gute Zahlen und straft Intel für einen schwachen Ausblick. Apple klagt gegen Ex-Mitarbeiter. Intel bringt Grafikchips.  ( 5 min )
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    Fake Windows exploits target infosec community with Cobalt Strike
    A threat actor targeted security researchers with fake Windows proof-of-concept exploits that infected devices with the Cobalt Strike backdoor. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Photos of abused victims used in new ID verification scam
    Scammers are now leveraging dating apps like Tinder and Grindr to pose themselves as former victims of physical abuse to gain your trust and sympathy and sell you "ID verification" services. BleepingComputer came across multiple instances of users on online dating apps being approached by these catfishing profiles. [...]  ( 6 min )
    Hackers can hack your online accounts before you even register them
    Security researchers have revealed that hackers can hijack your online accounts before you even register them by exploiting flaws that have been already been fixed on popular websites, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Zoom, WordPress, and Dropbox. [...]  ( 5 min )
    New RansomHouse group sets up extortion market, adds first victims
    Yet another data-extortion cybercrime operation has appeared on the darknet named 'RansomHouse' where threat actors publish evidence of stolen files and leak data of organizations that refuse to make a ransom payment. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Russian hackers perform reconnaissance against Austria, Estonia
    In a new reconnaissance campaign, the Russian state-sponsored hacking group Turla was observed targeting the Austrian Economic Chamber, a NATO platform, and the Baltic Defense College. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    First Look At The CSS object-view-box Property
    Ahmad Shadeed — doing what he always does so well — provides an early look at the object-view-box property, something he describes as a native way to crop an image in the browser with CSS. The use case? Well, … First Look At The CSS object-view-box Property originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 1 min )
    Dialog Components: Go Native HTML or Roll Your Own?
    As the author of a library called AgnosticUI, I’m always on the lookout for new components. And recently, I decided to dig in and start work on a new dialog (aka modal) component. That’s something many devs like to … Dialog Components: Go Native HTML or Roll Your Own? originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 11 min )
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    Yes, Containers Are Terrific, But Watch the Security Risks
    Containers revolutionized the development process, acting as a cornerstone for DevOps initiatives, but containers bring complex security risks that are not always obvious. Organizations that don’t mitigate these risks are vulnerable to attack.  In this article, we outline how containers contributed to agile development, which unique security risks containers bring into the picture – and what  ( 6 min )
    Fronton: Russian IoT Botnet Designed to Run Social Media Disinformation Campaigns
    Fronton, a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet that came to light in March 2020, is much more powerful than previously thought, per the latest research. "Fronton is a system developed for coordinated inauthentic behavior on a massive scale," threat intelligence firm Nisos said in a report published last week. "This system includes a web-based dashboard known as SANA that enables a user  ( 3 min )
    PayPal Pays a Hacker $200,000 for Discovering 'One-Click-Hack' Vulnerability
    A security researcher disclosed details of a clickjacking attack demonstrated against PayPal that could be exploited to steal victims' account balances in a single click. Clickjacking, also called UI redressing, refers to a technique wherein an unwitting user is tricked into clicking seemingly innocuous webpage elements like buttons with the goal of downloading malware, redirecting to malicious  ( 3 min )
    Chinese "Twisted Panda" Hackers Caught Spying on Russian Defense Institutes
    At least two research institutes located in Russia and a third likely target in Belarus have been at the receiving end of an espionage attack by a Chinese nation-state advanced persistent threat (APT). The attacks, codenamed "Twisted Panda," come in the backdrop of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, prompting a wide range of threat actors to swiftly adapt their campaigns on the ongoing  ( 4 min )
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    The Download: DeepMind’s AI shortcomings, and China’s social media translation problem
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The hype around DeepMind’s new AI model misses what’s actually cool about it Earlier this month, DeepMind presented a new “generalist” AI model called Gato. The model can play the video game Atari, caption…  ( 4 min )
    The hype around DeepMind’s new AI model misses what’s actually cool about it
    Earlier this month, DeepMind presented a new “generalist” AI model called Gato. The model can play Atari video games, caption images, chat, and stack blocks with a real robot arm, the Alphabet-owned AI lab announced. All in all, Gato can do 604 different tasks.  But while Gato is undeniably fascinating, in the week since its…  ( 5 min )
    Equipment management and sustainability
    Key takeaways: Modernizing manufacturing processes reduces the amount of equipment, energy, and raw materials used in production and can significantly cut CO2 emissions. The factory floor can act as an important “command-and-control” point for a larger decarbonization journey, particularly now as the sustainability emphasis of firms expands to include Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.…  ( 13 min )
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    Außer der Reihe: Microsoft behebt Authentifizierungsfehler mit neuen Updates
    Die Aktualisierungen zum Mai-Patchday führten zu Authentifizierungsfehlern von Diensten im Active Directory. Neue Patches ohne den Fehler stehen jetzt bereit.  ( 4 min )
    Oracle warnt vor Sicherheitslücke in E-Business Suite
    Oracle veröffentlicht Updates eigentlich quartalsweise zum Critical-Patch-Update-Termin. Ein Patch schließt bereits jetzt eine Lücke in der E-Business-Suite.  ( 3 min )
    Jetzt patchen! Angreifer attackieren Cisco 8000 Series Router
    Der Netzwerkausrüster Cisco hat Sicherheitsupdates für verschiedene Netzwerk-Komponenten veröffentlicht.  ( 3 min )
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    Lesser-Known And Underused CSS Features In 2022
    CSS is constantly evolving, and some cool and useful properties either go completely unnoticed or are not talked about as much as others for some reason or another. In this article, we’ll cover a fraction of those CSS properties and selectors.  ( 13 min )

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    Elon Musk deep fakes promote new BitVex cryptocurrency scam
    Cryptocurrency scammers are using deep fake videos of Elon Musk and other prominent cryptocurrency advocates to promote a BitVex trading platform scam that steals deposited currency. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Elon Musk deep fakes promote new cryptocurrency scam
    Cryptocurrency scammers are using deep fake videos of Elon Musk and other prominent cryptocurrency advocates to promote a BitVex trading platform scam that steals deposited currency. [...]  ( 4 min )
    PDF smuggles Microsoft Word doc to drop Snake Keylogger malware
    Threat analysts have discovered a recent malware distribution campaign using PDF attachments to smuggle malicious Word documents that infect users with malware. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft tests new Windows 11 Desktop search that only works with Edge
    Microsoft is testing a new feature in the latest Windows 11 preview build that displays an Internet search box directly on the desktop. The problem is that it does not honor your default browser and only uses Bing and Microsoft Edge instead. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Google: Predator spyware infected Android devices using zero-days
    Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) says that state-backed threat actors used five zero-day vulnerabilities to install Predator spyware developed by commercial surveillance developer Cytrox. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Robotics and 5G to spur growth of SoC industry – report
    Big OEMs hogging production and COVID causing supply issues The system-on-chip (SoC) side of the semiconductor industry is poised for growth between now and 2026, when it's predicted to be worth $6.85 billion, according to an analyst's report. …  ( 9 min )
    Deepfake attacks can easily trick live facial recognition systems online
    Plus: Next PyTorch release will support Apple GPUs so devs can train neural networks on their own laptops In brief  Miscreants can easily steal someone else's identity by tricking live facial recognition software using deepfakes, according to a new report.…  ( 9 min )
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    Schweiz will Bundesamt für Cybersicherheit etablieren
    Die Schweizer Regierung will die Kräfte gegen Cyberangriffe stärken und bündeln. Aus dem Nationalen Zentrum für Cybersicherheit soll ein Bundesamt werden.  ( 5 min )

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    Ransomware attack exposes data of 500,000 Chicago students
    The Chicago Public Schools has suffered a massive data breach that exposed the data of almost 500,000 students and 60,000 employee after their vendor, Battelle for Kids, suffered a ransomware attack in December. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Malicious PyPI package opens backdoors on Windows, Linux, and Macs
    Yet another malicious Python package has been spotted in the PyPI registry performing supply chain attacks to drop Cobalt Strike beacons and backdoors on Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Windows 11 hacked three more times on last day of Pwn2Own contest
    On the third and last day of the 2022 Pwn2Own Vancouver hacking contest, security researchers successfully hacked Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system three more times using zero-day exploits. [...]  ( 3 min )
    The Week in Ransomware - May 20th 2022 - Another one bites the dust
    Ransomware attacks continue to slow down, likely due to the invasion of Ukraine, instability in the region, and subsequent worldwide sanctions against Russia. [...]  ( 5 min )
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    Lonestar plans to put datacenters in the Moon's lava tubes
    How? Founder tells The Register 'Robots… lots of robots' Imagine a future where racks of computer servers hum quietly in darkness below the surface of the Moon.…  ( 10 min )
    Conti: Russian-backed rulers of Costa Rican hacktocracy?
    Also, Chinese IT admin jailed for deleting database, and the NSA promises no more backdoors In brief  The notorious Russian-aligned Conti ransomware gang has upped the ante in its attack against Costa Rica, threatening to overthrow the government if it doesn't pay a $20 million ransom. …  ( 11 min )
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    Netzneutralität, Content und Abhängigkeiten: Streit über Transport von Daten
    Inhalteanbieter und Telekommunikationsanbieter streiten, wer die Kosten der Netze zu tragen hat. Diese Woche kam es zum Schlagabtausch mit Branchenvertretern.  ( 5 min )
    Putin: Mehr Cyberattacken gegen Russland beklagt
    Der russische Präsident sieht einen "echten Krieg in der IT-Sphäre" gegen sein Land im Gang. Doch Russland sei dagegen gut gerüstet und ergreife Gegenmaßnahmen.  ( 3 min )
    Mainframe-Ausbildung: Glänzende Berufsaussichten, fehlt jedoch im Studium meist
    An vielen Hochschulen spielt der Mainframe keine Rolle mehr, trotz seiner Bedeutung in der Wirtschaft. Professor Brune ändert das.  ( 5 min )
    Apple M1 gegen Intel und AMD bei Video- und Fotobearbeitung | c’t uplink 43.2
    Rechnet Apples Mac Studio die Konkurrenz an die Wand? Wir diskutieren, welche Anwendungen wirklich vom M1 Ultra profitieren und wo Intel oder AMD besser sind.  ( 4 min )
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    Researchers Find Backdoor in School Management Plugin for WordPress
    Multiple versions of a WordPress plugin by the name of "School Management Pro" harbored a backdoor that could grant an adversary complete control over vulnerable websites. The issue, spotted in premium versions before 9.9.7, has been assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2022-1609 and is rated 10 out of 10 for severity. The backdoor, which is believed to have existed since version 8.9, enables "an  ( 2 min )
    Cisco Issues Patch for New IOS XR Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
    Cisco on Friday rolled out fixes for a medium-severity vulnerability affecting IOS XR Software that it said has been exploited in real-world attacks. Tracked as CVE-2022-20821 (CVSS score: 6.5), the issue relates to an open port vulnerability that could be abused by an unauthenticated, remote attacker to connect to a Redis instance and achieve code execution. "A successful exploit could allow  ( 2 min )

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    Cisco urges admins to patch IOS XR zero-day exploited in attacks
    Cisco has addressed a zero-day vulnerability in its IOS XR router software that allowed unauthenticated attackers to remotely gain access to Redis instances running in NOSi Docker containers. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft disables telemetry in Windows 11 Subsystem for Android by default
    Microsoft has updated the Windows Subsystem for Android in Windows 11 to make telemetry collection optional and announced an upgrade to Android 12.1. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Backdoor baked into premium school management plugin for WordPress
    Security researchers have discovered a backdoor in a premium WordPress plugin built as a complete management solution for schools. The malicious code enables a threat actor to execute PHP code without authenticating. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Emergency Windows 10 updates fix Microsoft Store app issues
    Microsoft has released out-of-band (OOB) updates on Thursday evening to address a newly acknowledged issue impacting Microsoft Store apps. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Windows 11 hacked again at Pwn2Own, Telsa Model 3 also falls
    During the second day of the Pwn2Own Vancouver 2022 hacking competition, contestants hacked Microsoft's Windows 11 OS again and demoed zero-days in Tesla Model 3's infotainment system. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Russian Sberbank says it’s facing massive waves of DDoS attacks
    Sberbank's vice president and director of cybersecurity, Sergei Lebed, has told participants of the Positive Hack Days forum that the company is going through a period of unprecedented targeting by hackers. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Canada bans Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks over security concerns
    The Government of Canada announced its intention to ban the use of Huawei and ZTE telecommunications equipment and services across the country's 5G and 4G networks. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Conti ransomware shuts down operation, rebrands into smaller units
    The notorious Conti ransomware gang has officially shut down their operation, with infrastructure taken offline and team leaders told that the brand is no more. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Netgear fixes bad Orbi firmware update that locked admin console
    Netgear is pushing out fixes for a bad Orbi firmware update released earlier this month that prevents users from accessing the device's admin console. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Verevolf
    Zeldman: You may not know his name, but he played a huge part in creating the web you take for granted today. And he’s back—kind of. That would be Glenn Davis and the Verevolf site Zeldman’s talking about. The … Verevolf originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 1 min )
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    China-linked Twisted Panda caught spying on Russian defense R&D
    Because Beijing isn't above covert ops to accomplish its five-year goals Chinese cyberspies targeted two Russian defense institutes and possibly another research facility in Belarus, according to Check Point Research.…  ( 9 min )
    FTC signals crackdown on ed-tech harvesting kid's data
    Trade watchdog, and President, reminds that COPPA can ban ya The US Federal Trade Commission on Thursday said it intends to take action against educational technology companies that unlawfully collect data from children using online educational services.…  ( 8 min )
    Mysterious firm seeks to buy majority stake in Arm China
    Chinese joint venture's ousted CEO tries to hang on - who will get control? The saga surrounding Arm's joint venture in China just took another intriguing turn: a mysterious firm named Lotcap Group claims it has signed a letter of intent to buy a 51 percent stake in Arm China from existing investors in the country.…  ( 8 min )
    SmartNICs power the cloud, are enterprise datacenters next?
    High pricing, lack of software make smartNICs a tough sell, despite offload potential SmartNICs have the potential to accelerate enterprise workloads, but don't expect to see them bring hyperscale-class efficiency to most datacenters anytime soon, ZK Research's Zeus Kerravala told The Register.…  ( 9 min )
    US fears China may have ten exascale systems by 2025
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    Repairability champ Framework's modular laptop gets a speed boost
    With any other portable, this would be bad news for existing owners Laptop vendor Framework Computer has launched new faster models. Unlike in the case of any other laptop maker, if you already have one, this is good news.…  ( 7 min )
    Boeing's Starliner CST-100 on its way to the ISS 2 years late
    A couple of thruster failures shouldn't affect the Calamity Capsule's second attempt at reaching space station Two and a half years after its first disastrous launch, Boeing has once again fired its CST-100 Starliner capsule at the International Space Station.…  ( 8 min )
    Biden tours Samsung fab, talks chip cooperation with South Korea
    Factory is a model for one the company has planned in Texas US president Joe Biden kicked off his first Asian tour since taking office in South Korea, where he visited a Samsung semiconductor fab said to be the model for the company's planned plant in Taylor, Texas.…  ( 7 min )
    Meta to squeeze money from WhatsApp with Cloud API for businesses
    How to make a free messaging platform bought for $22 billion profitable At Meta's first Conversations keynote yesterday, the company announced the WhatsApp Cloud API, aimed at improving the customer service experience for businesses of all sizes.…  ( 7 min )
    Microsoft patches the patch that broke Windows authentication
    May 10 update addressed serious vulns but also had problems of its own Microsoft has released an out-of-band patch to deal with an authentication issue that was introduced in the May 10 Windows update.…  ( 7 min )
    Daisy Group to take on some of data management company Sungard's UK customers
    Customers at other Sungard datacenters are not affected UK customers of datacenter and colo service provider Sungard Availability Services are to be transferred to Daisy Corporate Services, part of the Daisy Group, months after Sungard went into administration.…  ( 7 min )
    FreeBSD 13.1 is out for everything from PowerPC to x86-64
    The granddaddy of FOSS UNIX just keeps on trucking – and is a lot easier to install this time round The latest version of FreeBSD, 13.1, was released this week for both 32 and 64-bit forms of x86, Arm, POWER – and 64-bit RISC-V.…  ( 10 min )
    Microsoft Bing censors politically sensitive Chinese terms
    Research claims it fails to autofill certain names in Han characters, Microsoft says it's technical error Updated  Microsoft search engine Bing censors terms deemed sensitive in China from its autosuggestion feature internationally, according to research from Citizen Lab.…  ( 8 min )
    Failed gambler? How about an algorithm that predicts the future
    Hopefully an end to '... and you'll never guess what happened next!' Something for the Weekend  Another coffee, please. Yes, I know we're about to start. There is always time for one more coffee. It's good for your brain. Thanks.…  ( 10 min )
    Seriously, you do not want to make that cable your earth
    Network? What's that when it's at home? On Call  This week we bring you a shocking incident for a Register reader who was party to an electrical engineer's earthly delights.…  ( 8 min )
    Protecting data now as the quantum era approaches
    Startup QuSecure is the latest vendor to jump into the field with its as-a-service offering Analysis  Startup QuSecure will this week introduce a service aimed at addressing how to safeguard cybersecurity once quantum computing renders current public key encryption technologies vulnerable.…  ( 9 min )
    China’s GitHub clone making all repos private pending mysterious ‘review’
    Gitee apologises but won't explain why this is happening China’s approved GitHub clone, Gitee, has warned users that it will make all existing repositories private pending a mysterious review of their content.…  ( 8 min )
    Mozilla opens testing for Manifest v3 extensions in Firefox
    Browser makers line up for Google's extension system but complaints persist Mozilla on Wednesday launched a Developer Preview program to solicit feedback on Firefox extensions that implement Manifest v3, a Google-backed revision of browser extension architecture.…  ( 11 min )
    Canada bans Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks, citing national security risks
    Ban on shopping from September, rip and replace order with 2024 deadline The Canadian government has joined many of its allies and banned the use of Huawei and ZTE tech in its 5G networks, as part of a new telecommunications security framework.…  ( 9 min )
    India slightly softens infosec incident reporting and data retention rules
    But also makes it plain that offshore entities must comply India has slightly softened its controversial new reporting requirements for information security incidents and made it plain they apply to multinational companies.…  ( 9 min )
    Lenovo halves its ThinkPad workstation range
    Two becomes one as ThinkPad P16 stands alone and HX replaces mobile Xeon Lenovo has halved its range of portable workstations.…  ( 8 min )
    US won’t prosecute ‘good faith’ security researchers under CFAA
    Well, that clears things up? Maybe not. The US Justice Department has directed prosecutors not to charge "good-faith security researchers" with violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) if their reasons for hacking are ethical — things like bug hunting, responsible vulnerability disclosure, or above-board penetration testing.…  ( 11 min )
    Intel plans immersion lab to chill its power-hungry chips
    AI chips are sucking down 600W+ and the solution could be to drown them. Intel this week unveiled a $700 million sustainability initiative to try innovative liquid and immersion cooling technologies to the datacenter.…  ( 9 min )
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    Tuya Smart Home im Techstage-Test: Über 400.000 Geräte mit einer App verwalten
    Die Tuya-Plattform bietet Hunderttausende Geräte für die unterschiedlichsten Einsatzzwecke. Damit sind umfangreiche Automatisierungen mit nur einer App möglich.  ( 9 min )
    c't 3003: Pi-Hole kann Ladezeiten halbieren | Tutorial
    Pi-Hole blockt Malware, Werbung und alles was sonst noch nervt im Netz. c't 3003 hat die Raspi-Software auf Herz und Nieren getestet.  ( 10 min )
    Update empfohlen: iTunes für Windows 12.12.4 behebt mehrere Sicherheitslücken
    Apple hat die Windows-Version seines Medienmanagement-Tools aktualisiert. Die Sicherheitslücken wurden bislang noch nicht ausgenutzt, heißt es.  ( 3 min )
    Apples VR-Headset angeblich mit 14 Kameras – und ohne Gaming-Fokus
    Die Kameras sollen einem Bericht zufolge die Mimik des Trägers für lebensechte Avatare erfassen. Ex-Chefdesigner Jony Ive sei weiter an dem Projekt beteiligt.  ( 4 min )
    Developer Snapshots: Programmierer-News in ein, zwei Sätzen
    Unsere Übersicht kleiner, aber interessanter Meldungen enthält diese Woche unter anderem Django, WildFly, Korifi, Jetstack, Camel, Bootstrap, Kalix und PAPPL.  ( 4 min )
    CDEvents: Einheitliches Format für herstellerneutrale Eventdaten entsteht
    Eine Tochter der Linux Foundation hostet CDEvents, ein Projekt zur herstellerneutralen Spezifizierung des Formats von Eventdaten.  ( 4 min )
    App "FairEmail" aus dem Google Play Store entfernt
    Die App "FairEmail" ist nicht mehr im Google Play Store verfügbar, der Entwickler erklärte das Projekt für beendet. Die App bleibt aber weiterhin nutzbar.  ( 3 min )
    Programmiersprache Rust 1.61 kann Programme aussagekräftig beenden
    Neben einem frei gestaltbaren Rückgabewert der main-Funktion bietet das Release Erweiterungen bei konstanten Funktionen.  ( 5 min )
    GeForce GTX 1630: Einstiegs-Grafikkarte für PCs mit GPU-losen Prozessoren
    Nvidias erste 30er-Grafikkarte seit der GT 1030 von 2017 soll bald erscheinen und jetzt auch ein "X" erhalten – Gerüchte sprechen von der GeForce GTX 1630.  ( 4 min )
    Telekom Magentacloud: Mac-Nutzer warten seit Monaten auf neue Software
    Bereits Ende 2021 wurden die Server der Telekom-Cloud umgestellt. Während Windows-Nutzer eine neue Software erhalten haben, schauen Mac-Besitzer in die Röhre.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Weiterbildungskurs zum Datenschutzmanagement verbindet Theorie und Praxis
    Der Hochschulzertifikatskurs über das Datenschutzmanagement qualifiziert Teilnehmende zum Datenschutzbeauftragten. Am 23. Mai gibt es einen Infoabend.  ( 3 min )
    Googles PSP wird Open Source: Das Security Protocol soll neuer Standard werden
    Das an TLS orientierte PSP Security Protocol für Datacenter-Traffic ist frei verfügbar. PSP setzt beim Verschlüsseln auf skalierbare Hardwareauslagerung.  ( 4 min )
    JavaScript-Runtime: Deno 1.22 setzt auf lokales Type-Checking
    Die neue Version ändert den Standardmodus des Type-Checking, entfernt instabile APIs und stellt den Deno Namespace standardmäßig für Web Worker bereit.  ( 4 min )
    Code-Runner für PHP: Tinkerwell 3 verpasst Benutzeroberfläche neuen Anstrich
    Mit der App können PHP-Entwickler Code direkt in einer lokalen oder über eine SSH eingebundene Anwendung ausführen. Es gibt sie für Mac, Windows und Linux.  ( 4 min )
    l+f: Dickpics für Cyber-Gangster
    Eine afrikanische Zentralbank trollt offenbar eine Ransomware-Gang.  ( 3 min )
    #TGIQF – Das Quiz rund um den Zensus 2022
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    Zurückgefundene Liebe: Elastic und Amazon AWS bändeln an
    Noch vor einem Jahr beschuldigten sich Elastic und Amazon aufs Heftigste. Alles vergeben: Nun feiern sie eine für beide Seiten profitable Partnerschaft.  ( 3 min )
    Hacking-Wettbewerb Pwn2Own: Teams, Ubuntu und Windows 11 sind bereits gefallen
    Sicherheitsforscher treffen sich in Vancouver, hacken sich durch populäre Anwendungen und Betriebssysteme – und streichen Geldprämien ein.  ( 4 min )
    Swift Playgrounds: Mac-Apps mit SwiftUI zusammenklicken
    Apples Programmierlernwerkzeug für iPad und Mac bekommt in Version 4.1 eine Reihe von neuen Profi-Features. So können etwa externe Pakete eingebunden werden.  ( 3 min )
    Datenbank PostgreSQL 15 Beta 1 hört auf den Befehl MERGE
    Neben der neu eingeführten SQL-Anweisung erweitert die Open-Source-Datenbank die JSON/SQL-Funktionen und das Komprimieren von Backups.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Webinar: Was Apple Business Essentials kann (Last Call)
    Apples neuer Abodienst kombiniert Geräteverwaltung, Cloud-Speicherplatz und Support. Das Live-Webinar macht Firmen am 25. Mai mit den Details vertraut.  ( 3 min )
    Weitgehend stabil: Ausgeprägte Dezentralität schützt das Internet in der Ukraine
    Beim RIPE84-Treffen gab es viel Anerkennung dafür, wie Netzwerker in der Ukraine ihr Netz behüten. Ein großer Vorteil ist die ausgeprägte Dezentralität.  ( 5 min )
    Kritik an Final Cut Pro: Apple gelobt Besserung
    In der Antwort auf einen offenen Brief von zahlreichen Profis heißt es, man wolle künftig stärker auf die Branche hören und die App besser bewerben. Reicht das?  ( 4 min )
    Angreifer könnten mit DNS-Software BIND erstellte TLS-Sessions "zerstören"
    Es gibt ein wichtiges Sicherheitsupdate für BIND, welches Admins zeitnah installieren sollten.  ( 3 min )
    Meta öffnet WhatsApp Business Plattform
    Unternehmen können über WhatsApp Business mit ihren Kunden kommunizieren. Eine entsprechende WhatsApp Business Cloud API kündigte Mark Zuckerberg an.  ( 3 min )
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    The Download: The monkeypox outbreak latest, and the online trail left by mass shooters
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What you need to know the monkeypox outbreak The news: Monkeypox infections are spreading around the world, with 62 confirmed cases so far, and 55 suspected, according to a database compiled by researchers…  ( 4 min )
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    Cytrox's Predator Spyware Targeted Android Users with Zero-Day Exploits
    Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) on Thursday pointed fingers at a North Macedonian spyware developer named Cytrox for developing exploits against five zero-day (aka 0-day) flaws, four in Chrome and one in Android, to target Android users. "The 0-day exploits were used alongside n-day exploits as the developers took advantage of the time difference between when some critical bugs were patched  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft Warns Rise in XorDdos Malware Targeting Linux Devices
    A Linux botnet malware known as XorDdos has witnessed a 254% surge in activity over the last six months, according to latest research from Microsoft. The trojan, so named for carrying out denial-of-service attacks on Linux systems and its use of XOR-based encryption for communications with its command-and-control (C2) server, is known to have been active since at least 2014. "XorDdos' modular  ( 3 min )
    Researchers Uncover Rust Supply-Chain Attack Targeting Cloud CI Pipelines
    A case of software supply chain attack has been observed in the Rust programming language's crate registry that leveraged typosquatting techniques to publish a rogue library containing malware. Cybersecurity firm SentinelOne dubbed the attack "CrateDepression." Typosquatting attacks take place when an adversary mimics the name of a popular package on a public registry in hopes that developers  ( 3 min )
    Hackers Exploiting VMware Horizon to Target South Korea with NukeSped Backdoor
    The North Korea-backed Lazarus Group has been observed leveraging the Log4Shell vulnerability in VMware Horizon servers to deploy the NukeSped (aka Manuscrypt) implant against targets located in its southern counterpart. "The attacker used the Log4j vulnerability on VMware Horizon products that were not applied with the security patch," AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) said in a  ( 3 min )
    Hackers Trick Users with Fake Windows 11 Downloads to Distribute Vidar Malware
    Fraudulent domains masquerading as Microsoft's Windows 11 download portal are attempting to trick users into deploying trojanized installation files to infect systems with the Vidar information stealer malware. "The spoofed sites were created to distribute malicious ISO files which lead to a Vidar info-stealer infection on the endpoint," Zscaler said in a report. "These variants of Vidar malware  ( 3 min )
    QNAP Urges Users to Update NAS Devices to Prevent Deadbolt Ransomware Attacks
    Taiwanese network-attached storage (NAS) devices maker QNAP on Thursday warned its customers of a fresh wave of DeadBolt ransomware attacks. The intrusions are said to have targeted TS-x51 series and TS-x53 series appliances running on QTS 4.3.6 and QTS 4.4.1, according to its product security incident response team.  "QNAP urges all NAS users to check and update QTS to the latest version as  ( 2 min )
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    The Ultimate Free Solo Blog Setup With Ghost And Gatsby
    In this article, we will see step-by-step how you can get the best of customization with easy admin by using Ghost as a headless CMS for a Gatsby static site — everything for free.  ( 15 min )
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    Angreifer könnten mit DNS-Software BIND erstellte TLS-Sessions "zerstören"
    Es gibt ein wichtiges Sicherheitsupdate für BIND, welches Admins zeitnah installieren sollten.  ( 3 min )

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    Microsoft emergency updates fix Windows AD authentication issues
    Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band (OOB) updates to address Active Directory (AD) authentication issues after installing Windows Updates issued during the May 2022 Patch Tuesday on domain controllers. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Media giant Nikkei’s Asian unit hit by ransomware attack
    Publishing giant Nikkei disclosed that the group's headquarters in Singapore was hit by a ransomware attack almost one week ago, on May 13th. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft detects massive surge in Linux XorDDoS malware activity
    A stealthy and modular malware used to hack into Linux devices and build a DDoS botnet has seen a massive 254% increase in activity during the last six months, as Microsoft revealed today. [...]  ( 3 min )
    U.S. DOJ will no longer prosecute ethical hackers under CFAA
    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a revision of its policy on how federal prosecutors should charge violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), carving out "good-fath" security research from being prosecuted. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Lazarus hackers target VMware servers with Log4Shell exploits
    The North Korean hacking group known as Lazarus is exploiting the Log4J remote code execution vulnerability to inject backdoors that fetch information-stealing payloads on VMware Horizon servers. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Phishing websites now use chatbots to steal your credentials
    Phishing attacks are now using automated chatbots to guide visitors through the process of handing over their login credentials to threat actors. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Microsoft Teams, Windows 11 hacked on first day of Pwn2Own
    During the first day of Pwn2Own Vancouver 2022, contestants won $800,000 after successfully exploiting 16 zero-day bugs to hack multiple products, including Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system and the Teams communication platform. [...]  ( 4 min )
    QNAP alerts NAS customers of new DeadBolt ransomware attacks
    Taiwan-based network-attached storage (NAS) maker QNAP warned customers on Thursday to secure their devices against attacks pushing DeadBolt ransomware payloads. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Ransomware gangs rely more on weaponizing vulnerabilities
    Security researchers are warning that external remote access services continue to be the main vector for ransomware gangs to breach company networks. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Microsoft releases first ISO image for new Windows 11 Dev builds
    Microsoft has released the first ISO image for the new Windows 11 Preview builds in the Dev channel, allowing Windows Insiders to perform clean installs of the operating system. [...]  ( 3 min )
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    US recovers a record $15m from the 3ve ad-fraud crew
    Swiss banks cough up around half of the proceeds of crime The US government has recovered over $15 million in proceeds from the 3ve digital advertising fraud operation that cost businesses more than $29 million for ads that were never viewed.…  ( 8 min )
    Lawmakers launch bill to break up tech giants' ad dominance
    Running ad auctions while also buying and selling ads may be outlawed for large firms A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has proposed legislation that would likely force Alphabet's Google, Meta's Facebook, and Amazon to divest portions of their ad businesses.…  ( 8 min )
    America bucks global smartphone decline with help from Apple
    Cupertino's 51% control is why NA market grew while the world shrunk, says Canalys Smartphone markets the world over are in decline, but that news doesn't appear to have reached North America, where the market grew by 4 percent in the first quarter of 2022.…  ( 8 min )
    Export bans prompt Russia to use Chinese x86 CPU replacement
    With few options, Russia will look to half-fast chips from Chinese maker With Russia cut off from foreign processor makers Intel and AMD, the country has been scrambling to switch to more local CPUs and components.…  ( 8 min )
    Acer's TravelMate laptops arrive – complete with Microsoft Pluton chips
    MS's TPM tip finally gets a grip – but shh – don't mention the Chromebooks You can imagine the sighs of relief all round in Redmond, Washington this week as Acer launched its new TravelMate range, which has Microsoft's Pluton silicon built-in.…  ( 8 min )
    Ryzen shines with remote management on Qualcomm Wi-Fi kit
    Working to compete with Intel as FastConnect comes to AMD-processor-powered PCs AMD and Qualcomm have rolled out a joint effort that brings remote management capabilities over Wi-Fi for AMD business systems, potentially boosting their appeal for corporate IT departments.…  ( 7 min )
    Fastly buys dev platform and web IDE Glitch
    CDN biz hopes merger will add a new way to use its edge services Content delivery network Fastly is purchasing Glitch, the company behind the web-based IDE of the same name.…  ( 8 min )
    Start your engines: Windows 11 ready for broad deployment
    If you're on Windows 10, and meet requirements, it's ready to rumble... and 22H2 is waiting in the wings Microsoft has quietly updated its release health dashboard and declared Windows 11 "designated for broad deployment."…  ( 7 min )
    Corporate investments are a massive hidden source of carbon emissions
    Just because companies are publicly decreasing carbon footprints doesn't mean their cash isn't doing the opposite Many large corporations are taking measures to reduce their carbon footprints, but a new report claims that for some, the greatest source of emissions is actually from investments being made with their wealth, and this is undermining their own environmental efforts.…  ( 9 min )
    Iran, China-linked gangs join Putin's disinformation war online
    They're using the invasion 'to take aim at the usual adversaries,' Mandiant told The Reg Pro-Beijing and Iran miscreants are using the war in Ukraine to spread disinformation that supports these countries' political interests — namely, advancing anti-Western narratives – according to threat-intel experts at Mandiant.…  ( 10 min )
    Bing! Microsoft tests search box in the middle of Windows 11 desktop
    Attempt to be interactive meets cries of 'Someone dumped a text box right in the center of my desktop!' Microsoft has rolled out an Insider Build threatening "interactive content on the Windows desktop."…  ( 7 min )
    Cisco warns of up to $720m sales loss: Blames China lockdown, Russia pullout
    Share price collapses 19% as COVID-19 policy hits supply chain Cisco Systems surprised Wall Street by warning investors that the Shanghai lockdown and the war in Ukraine will eradicate any revenue growth prospects in its current – and final – quarter of 2022.…  ( 8 min )
    American Airlines decides to cruise into Azure's cloud
    So that's who to blame when its IT crashes, huh? American Airlines named Microsoft Azure its preferred cloud platform this week in a deal it says will cut costs, boost efficiency, and support its eco-sustainability goals.…  ( 7 min )
    Ready for testing: First-ever supercomputer powered by Intel's wildcard AI chips
    At the Haba, go, go Habana. The hottest research north of Havana The University of San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) says it's ready to run test workloads on its experimental Voyager AI system, which looks to be the first-ever Intel Habana-based supercomputer.…  ( 8 min )
    Landmark case recognizes Bored Ape NFT as an asset
    Singapore issues injunction against the sale of image procured through questionable foreclosure For the first time, a court has issued an injunction to stop the sale and transfer of a non-fungible token (NFT) at the request of a previous owner.…  ( 7 min )
    Hot glare of the spotlight doesn’t slow BlackByte ransomware gang
    Crew's raids continue worldwide, Talos team warns The US government's alert three months ago warning businesses and government agencies about the threat of BlackByte has apparently done little to slow down the ransomware group's activities.…  ( 9 min )
    BT: 'Quantum radios' could boost 5G network range
    Tech exploits electromagnetically induced transparency to form highly sensitive electric field detector Brit telecoms giant BT is undertaking a trial of new antenna technology that may boost the range of 5G networks and reduce mobile network energy consumption.…  ( 8 min )
    Logitech Pop: Stylish, portable, but far from the best typing experience
    For tiny Venn diagram wedge who want the feel of a mechanical keyboard plus, er, emoji keys So many mechanical keyboards put function ahead of form. Put less charitably, they're ugly as sin. The Logitech Pop, a $100 wireless mechanical keyboard, tries to play both sides of the field.…  ( 9 min )
    Google's first report on Privacy Sandbox hits UK watchdog's inbox
    No 'reportable concerns' yet plenty of concerned feedback As Google's self-imposed "late 2023" deadline to kill all third party cookies in its Chrome browser looms, the giant has handed in its first quarterly Privacy Sandbox report to the UK's competition regulator.…  ( 7 min )
    Despite ban, China surges back to second place on bitcoin mining charts
    Miners behind the Great Firewall may never have downed tools, say Cambridge crypto-boffins China has become the world’s second most prolific miner of bitcoin – or maybe it always was – according to new data from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF).…  ( 7 min )
    Microsoft-backed robovans to deliver grub in London
    British startup Wayve gets supercomputing leg up Microsoft is pumping supercomputing oomph as well as funds into a British-born autonomous vehicle startup.…  ( 7 min )
    Voyager 1 space probe producing ‘anomalous telemetry data’
    Engineers debugging at 160 bits per second, with 41 hours latency NASA engineers are investigating anomalous telemetry data produced by venerable space probe Voyager 1.…  ( 7 min )
    Your snoozing iOS 15 iPhone may actually be sleeping with one antenna open
    No, you're not really gonna be hacked. But you may be surprised Some research into the potentially exploitable low-power state of iPhones has sparked headlines this week.…  ( 9 min )
    China will produce one in five of the chips it uses in 2026, says analyst
    Well short of planned 70 percent domestic capacity China’s integrated circuit (IC) production has failed to keep pace with its appetite for silicon, with market research firm IC Insights predcicting the nation will produce only one in five ICs it uses in 2026.…  ( 7 min )
    Tencent happily parting ways with loss-making cloud customers
    Cutting costs across sprawling business as COVID makes life hard in China Chinese tech giant Tencent has recorded its first ever quarter-to-quarter revenue fall, warned that COVID-19 lockdowns will hurt messing with its business, and cautioned against assumptions that Beijing is ready to enthusiastically support tech companies.…  ( 8 min )
    Google Russia goes broke after bank account snatched
    We're shutting down as we can no longer pay staff, bills, web giant says Google Russia is shutting down and filing for bankruptcy after Vladimir Putin's government confiscated the Chocolate Factory's bank account in the nation.…  ( 7 min )
    Patch your VMware gear now – or yank it out, Uncle Sam tells federal agencies
    Critical authentication bypass revealed, older flaws under active attack Uncle Sam's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued two warnings in a single day to VMware users, as it believes the virtualization giant's products can be exploited by miscreants to gain control of systems.…  ( 8 min )
    IT staffing, recruitment biz settles claims it discriminated against Americans
    Foreign workers favored over US residents because that's what clients wanted, allegedly Amtex Systems Incorporated, an IT staffing and recruiting firm based in New York City, has agreed to settle claims it discriminated against American workers because company clients wanted workers with temporary visas.…  ( 8 min )
    Will this be one of the world's first RISC-V laptops?
    A sneak peek at a notebook that could be revealed this year Pic  As Apple and Qualcomm push for more Arm adoption in the notebook space, we have come across a photo of what could become one of the world's first laptops to use the open-source RISC-V instruction set architecture.…  ( 8 min )
    Did ID.me hoodwink Americans with IRS facial-recognition tech, senators ask
    Biz tells us: Won't someone please think of the ... fraud we've stopped Democrat senators want the FTC to investigate "evidence of deceptive statements" made by ID.me regarding the facial-recognition technology it controversially built for Uncle Sam.…  ( 9 min )
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    New Bluetooth Hack Could Let Attackers Remotely Unlock Smart Locks and Cars
    A novel Bluetooth relay attack can let cybercriminals more easily than ever remotely unlock and operate cars, break open residential smart locks, and breach secure areas. The vulnerability has to do with weaknesses in the current implementation of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), a wireless technology used for authenticating Bluetooth devices that are physically located within a close range. <!-  ( 3 min )
    7 Key Findings from the 2022 SaaS Security Survey Report
    The 2022 SaaS Security Survey Report, in collaboration with CSA, examines the state of SaaS security as seen in the eyes of CISOs and security professionals in today's enterprises. The report gathers anonymous responses from 340 CSA members to examine not only the growing risks in SaaS security but also how different organizations are currently working to secure themselves. Demographics The  ( 5 min )
    High-Severity Bug Reported in Google's OAuth Client Library for Java
    Google last month addressed a high-severity flaw in its OAuth client library for Java that could be abused by a malicious actor with a compromised token to deploy arbitrary payloads. Tracked as CVE-2021-22573, the vulnerability is rated 8.7 out of 10 for severity and relates to an authentication bypass in the library that stems from an improper verification of the cryptographic signature.  ( 3 min )
    Web Trackers Caught Intercepting Online Forms Even Before Users Hit Submit
    A new research published by academics from KU Leuven, Radboud University, and the University of Lausanne has revealed that users' email addresses are exfiltrated to tracking, marketing, and analytics domains before such is submitted and without prior consent. The study involved crawling 2.8 million pages from the top 100 websites, and found that as many as 1,844 websites allowed trackers to  ( 3 min )
    VMware Releases Patches for New Vulnerabilities Affecting Multiple Products
    VMware has issued patches to contain two security flaws impacting Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager, and vRealize Automation that could be exploited to backdoor enterprise networks. The first of the two flaws, tracked as CVE-2022-22972 (CVSS score: 9.8), concerns an authentication bypass that could enable an actor with network access to the UI to gain administrative access without prior  ( 3 min )
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    JavaScript-Framework: Solid.js 1.4 erlaubt Top-Level Arrays in Stores
    Die Bibliothek zum Erstellen von Benutzeroberflächen bringt einen veränderten Umgang mit Stores und Streaming.  ( 4 min )
    Supercomputer-Fabrik: HPE baut High-End-Server ab 2022 in Europa
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise baut die Server für europäische Supercomputer künftig in der Tschechischen Republik zusammen – HPEs vierter Standort dieser Art.  ( 3 min )
    Edge Computing: Fastly übernimmt Entwicklerplattform Glitch
    Der Edge-Cloud-Anbieter Fastly erwirbt mit Glitch eine Plattform, die rund 1,8 Millionen Entwickler zum Erstellen von Full-Stack-Webapplikationen nutzen.  ( 4 min )
    Event-Streaming: Apache Kafka 3.2.0 ermöglicht sichere Cluster ohne Zookeeper
    Release 3.2.0 von Apache Kafka stellt die Zugriffskontrolllisten um und hat ein integriertes Autorisierungswerkzeug für den Betrieb des Clusters an Bord.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Minds Mastering Machines: Moderne Deep-Learning-Modelle und Autonome Fahrsysteme
    Eine Keynote der Entwicklerkonferenz in Karlsruhe beschäftigt sich mit Weltmodellen und Symoblic Reasoning, die andere widmet sich AD-Systemen.  ( 4 min )
    Ransomware: Mehrheit der Unternehmen zahlt Lösegeld, um Daten wiederherzustellen
    Veeam beleuchtet die Auswirkungen von Ransomware-Angriffen: 76 Prozent der Unternehmen geben an, gezahlt zu haben, um ihre Daten wiederzuerlangen.  ( 4 min )
    RHEL 9 ist da: Neues Fundament, alter Kernel, ganz viel Cloud
    Mit Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 stehen für die Enterprise-Distribution einige grundlegende Änderungen an. Was bedeuten sie für die Arbeit der Administratoren?  ( 8 min )
    Meta stoppt Einstellung neuer Mitarbeiter in mehreren Bereichen
    Meta hat offenbar einen Einstellungsstopp für mehrere Geschäftsbereiche verhängt. Betroffen seien auch die Teams von Facebook Gaming und Messenger Kids.  ( 3 min )
    Apple Karten: Frankfurt am Main und Stuttgart um Straßenfotografie erweitert
    Knapp einen Monat nach dem Start der "Umsehen"-Funktion hat Apple seinen Street-View-Dienst jetzt erweitert. Weitere Städte in Deutschland sollen folgen.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Das Interview zur neuen iX: Wie Softwareentwicklung mit verteilten Teams klappt
    Auch viele Softwareentwickler wollen lieber weiter im Homeoffice arbeiten. Mit den richtigen Methoden und Werkzeugen klappt das – die neue iX stellt sie vor.  ( 5 min )
    KI-Bildgenerator DALL-E 2: OpenAIs erste Retrospektive auf 3 Millionen Bilder
    Einen Monat nach Veröffentlichung des KI-Systems, das Bilder anhand von Beschreibungen erstellt, zieht OpenAI Bilanz und will weiteren Usern Zugriff gewähren.  ( 5 min )
    Nutzer könnten Sonicwall SMA-100 beliebigen Code unterjubeln
    In den Zugangssicherungsgeräten der SMA-100-Reihe von Sonicwall könnten Nutzer eigene Befehle als root ausführen. Ein Firmware-Update steht bereit.  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft: Neue Masche zur Erkennungsumgehung bei MSSQL-Angriffen
    Microsofts Sicherheitsteams warnen vor Angriffen auf MSSQL, die nach initialem Einbruch nicht mehr Powershell zur weiteren Ausbreitung nutzen.  ( 3 min )
    software-architektur.tv: Technischer Kontext – iSAQB Advanced Beispielaufgabe
    heise Developer präsentiert software-architektur.tv, Eberhard Wolffs Videocast. Die Episode führt den Architekturentwurf für die Beispielaufgabe fort.  ( 3 min )
    Apple-Veteran erzählt: Warum das erste iPhone fast ohne SIM-Slot erschienen wäre
    In seinem neuen Buch verrät "iPod-Vater" Tony Fadell Anekdoten und Geschichten aus seiner Apple-Zeit. Einige davon sind überraschend.  ( 4 min )
    Qnap warnt vor Ransomware-Angriffen auf Netzwerkspeicher
    Der Hersteller Qnap warnt vor neuen Angriffen mit Ransomware auf die Netzwerkspeicher des Unternehmens. Admins sollen bereitstehende Updates zügig installieren.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitsupdates: Admin-Lücke bedroht WordPress-Websites mit Jupiter Theme
    Mit dem Theme-Builder Jupiter Theme oder Jupiter X Core Plugin erstellte WordPress-Websites sind verwundbar.  ( 3 min )
    MacBook-Lieferprobleme: Fertiger erwägt Umzug der Produktion
    Die chinesische Großstadt Shanghai steckt immer noch im Lockdown fest. Apple-Monteur Quanta erwägt deshalb, die Herstellung zu verlagern.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Python intensiv – der umfassende, praxisorientierte Einstieg
    Ein Schnelleinstieg in Python für alle, die bereits Programmierkenntnisse in einer anderen Sprache haben. Online-Schulung an drei Tagen; noch Plätze frei.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Finale der Cyber Security Challenge 2022 im Verbund mit IT Job kompakt
    Parallel zum finalen Hacking-Wettbewerb für junge Menschen wird es in München eine Ausgabe der Fachkonferenz und Recruiting-Messe IT Job kompakt geben.  ( 3 min )
    Attacken auf VMware-Sicherheitslücken: Jetzt updaten!
    Die US-amerikanische CISA warnt vor Angriffen auf mehrere Sicherheitslücken in VMware-Produkten. VMware dichtet zudem neu entdeckte Schwachstellen ab.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Nur noch bis Sonntag: 50 Prozent Rabatt auf alle Videokurse der heise Academy
    Wer sich zu wichtigen IT-Themen weiterbilden möchte, kann noch bis Sonntag beim Kauf der Videokurse in der heise Academy kräftig sparen.  ( 5 min )
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    Inline Image Previews with Sharp, BlurHash, and Lambda Functions
    Don’t you hate it when you load a website or web app, some content displays and then some images load — causing content to shift around? That’s called content reflow and can lead to an incredibly annoying user experience for … Inline Image Previews with Sharp, BlurHash, and Lambda Functions originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 7 min )
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    5G private networks enable business everywhere
    The world is rapidly moving from human-directed manufacturing using computerized assembly lines to largely automated smart factories that manufacture more efficiently using real-time data. Considered by many to be the fourth industrial revolution, or “Industry 4.0,” this transformation requires a bevy of technologies to deliver on its promise of ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC). From smart devices…  ( 5 min )
    The Download: China’s disinfection obsession, and US anti-disinformation board woes
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Why China is still obsessed with disinfecting everything In a one-minute video that went viral in China in early May, three government workers in hazmat suits spray disinfectant all over someone’s home: inside…  ( 4 min )
    Why China is still obsessed with disinfecting everything
    In a one-minute video that went viral in China in early May, three government workers in hazmat suits spray disinfectant all over someone’s home: inside the fridge, under the television, over the couch. On social media, Chinese people worried about whether their home would experience the same treatment if they were unlucky enough to catch…  ( 6 min )
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    Kubernetes For Front-End Developers
    In this article, Benjamin Ajibade introduces Kubernetes to front-end engineers and explaines why Kubernetes is integral in a production-ready microservice architecture. Some key terms that are important for team collaboration will be discussed and conclude the post with a quick deployment to getting started as a beginner.  ( 10 min )
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    Nutzer könnten Sonicwall SMA-100 beliebigen Code unterjubeln
    In den Zugangssicherungsgeräten der SMA-100-Reihe von Sonicwall könnten Nutzer eigene Befehle als root ausführen. Ein Firmware-Update steht bereit.  ( 3 min )
    Qnap warnt vor Ransomware-Angriffen auf Netzwerkspeicher
    Der Hersteller Qnap warnt vor neuen Angriffen mit Ransomware auf die Netzwerkspeicher des Unternehmens. Admins sollen bereitstehende Updates zügig installieren.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitsupdates: Admin-Lücke bedroht WordPress-Websites mit Jupiter Theme
    Mit dem Theme-Builder Jupiter Theme oder Jupiter X Core Plugin erstellte WordPress-Websites sind verwundbar.  ( 3 min )
    Attacken auf VMware-Sicherheitslücken: Jetzt updaten!
    Die US-amerikanische CISA warnt vor Angriffen auf mehrere Sicherheitslücken in VMware-Produkten. VMware dichtet zudem neu entdeckte Schwachstellen ab.  ( 3 min )

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    Spanish police dismantle phishing gang that emptied bank accounts
    The Spanish police have announced the arrest of 13 people and the launch of investigations on another 7 for their participation in a phishing ring that defrauded at least 146 people. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Critical Jupiter WordPress plugin flaws let hackers take over sites
    WordPress security analysts have discovered a set of vulnerabilities impacting the Jupiter Theme and JupiterX Core plugins for WordPress, one of which is a critical privilege escalation flaw. [...]  ( 3 min )
    National bank hit by ransomware trolls hackers with dick pics
    After suffering a ransomware attack by the Hive operation, the Bank of Zambia made it clear that they were not going to pay by posting a picture of male genitalia and telling the hackers to s… (well, you can use your imagination). [...]  ( 5 min )
    US recovers $15 million from global Kovter ad fraud operation
    The US government has recovered over $15 million from Swiss bank accounts belonging to operators behind the '3ve' online advertising fraud scheme. [...]  ( 3 min )
    DHS orders federal agencies to patch VMware bugs within 5 days
    The Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity unit ordered Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies today to urgently update or remove VMware products from their networks by Monday due to an increased risk of attacks. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Chinese ‘Space Pirates’ are hacking Russian aerospace firms
    A previously unknown Chinese hacking group known as 'Space Pirates' targets enterprises in the Russian aerospace industry with phishing emails to install novel malware on their systems. [...]  ( 4 min )
    VMware patches critical auth bypass flaw in multiple products
    VMware warned customers today to immediately patch a critical authentication bypass vulnerability "affecting local domain users" in multiple products that can be exploited to obtain admin privileges. [...]  ( 3 min )
    CISA shares guidance to block ongoing F5 BIG-IP attacks
    In a joint advisory issued today, CISA and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) warned admins of active attacks targeting a critical F5 BIG-IP network security vulnerability (CVE-2022-1388). [...]  ( 4 min )
    Fake crypto sites lure wannabe thieves by spamming login credentials
    Threat actors are luring potential thieves by spamming login credentials for other people account's on fake crypto trading sites, illustrating once again, that there is no honor among thieves. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft warns of brute-force attacks targeting MSSQL servers
    Microsoft warned of brute-forcing attacks targeting Internet-exposed and poorly secured Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) database servers using weak passwords. [...]  ( 3 min )
    North Korean devs pose as US freelancers to aid DRPK govt hackers
    The U.S. government is warning that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is dispatching its IT workers to get freelance jobs at companies across the world to obtain privileged access that is sometimes used to facilitate cyber intrusions. [...]  ( 5 min )
    North Korean devs pose as US freelancers and aid DRPK govt hackers
    The U.S. government is warning that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is dispatching its IT workers to get freelance jobs at companies across the world to obtain privileged access that is sometimes used to facilitate cyber intrusions. [...]  ( 5 min )
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    Meet Wizard Spider, the multimillion-dollar gang behind Conti, Ryuk malware
    Russia-linked crime-as-a-service crew is rich, professional – and investing in R&D Analysis  Wizard Spider, the Russia-linked crew behind high-profile malware Conti, Ryuk and Trickbot, has grown over the past five years into a multimillion-dollar organization that has built a corporate-like operating model, a year-long study has found.…  ( 9 min )
    Supreme Court urged to halt 'unconstitutional' Texas content-no-moderation law
    Everyone's entitled to a viewpoint but what's your viewpoint on what exactly is and isn't a viewpoint? A coalition of advocacy groups on Tuesday asked the US Supreme Court to block Texas' social media law HB 20 after the US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals last week lifted a preliminary injunction that had kept it from taking effect.…  ( 8 min )
    How these crooks backdoor online shops and siphon victims' credit card info
    FBI and co blow lid off latest PHP tampering scam The FBI and its friends have warned businesses of crooks scraping people's credit-card details from tampered payment pages on compromised websites.…  ( 8 min )
    The new generation of CentOS replacements – plus the daddy of them all: RHEL 8.6
    Rocky and Alma are here for those CentOS Linux users who are still smarting Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6, Alma Linux 8.6 and Rocky Linux 8.6 are all out now, for various platforms.…  ( 8 min )
    Judge details Lynch's $700k signoff via iPhone text in full Autonomy judgement
    Still no damages number, likely to be way less than $5 billion When an accounts assistant asked Autonomy founder Mike Lynch to approve a $700,000 purchase order in December 2010, the British exec "wrote 'ok' from his iPhone."…  ( 11 min )
    Microsoft revises software licensing, cloud policies amid EU regulator scrutiny
    OVHcloud and Nextcloud lawsuits hit the spot as Windows giant admits to potential competition issues Microsoft is offering a series of concessions over its software licensing policies to European cloud providers in a bid to address their accusations of anti-competitive tactics and cool any interest from local regulators.…  ( 9 min )
    Banks talk big cloud game but few have migrated over 30% of apps
    Less than half said business leaders in their bank understood 'opportunities of cloud' A report into cloud adoption in the international banking industry shows that despite a broad appetite for cloud services, only around a third of banks have migrated more than 30 percent of their applications.…  ( 8 min )
    Your data's auctioned off up to 987 times a day, NGO reports
    Irish Council on Civil Liberties said this is first time the scope of real-time bidding is being measured The average American has their personal information shared in an online ad bidding war 747 times a day. For the average EU citizen, that number is 376 times a day. In one year, 178 trillion instances of the same bidding war happen online in the US and EU.…  ( 10 min )
    Apple scraps 3-day return to office amid COVID-19 cases
    2 days a week still compulsory but U-turn gives credence to worker concerns Apple has postponed employees' scheduled return to the office for three days a week amid a jump in COVID-19 infections.…  ( 8 min )
    HPE building its 4th global 'supercomputer factory'
    Facility supports a flurry of HPC development, centered in the Czech Republic Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) expanded its European footprint this week as it revealed plans for a new manufacturing facility in the Czech Republic, dedicated to building high-performance compute (HPC) systems.…  ( 7 min )
    China's vice premier Liu He advocates technology and government cooperation
    After years of crackdowns, Beijing changing its tune on the industry The vice premier of China and Xi Jinping's economic right hand man, Liu He, has offered a rare show of support to China's tech industry – both domestic and abroad.…  ( 7 min )
    Marvell CXL roadmap goes all-in on composable infrastructure
    Chip biz bets interconnect tech will cement its cloud claim, one day Fresh off the heels of Marvell Technology's Tanzanite acquisition, executives speaking at a JP Morgan event this week offered a glimpse at its compute express link (CXL) roadmap.…  ( 9 min )
    Microsoft warns partners to revoke unused authorizations that drive your software
    June debut of zero trust GDAP tool should make it harder for crims to attack through MSPs and resellers Microsoft has advised its reseller community it needs to pay attention to the debut of improve security tooling aimed at making it harder for attackers to worm their way into your systems through partners.…  ( 8 min )
    State of internet crime in Q1 2022: Bot traffic on the rise, and more
    According to this cybersecurity outfit that wants your business, anyway The fraud industry, in some respects, grew in the first quarter of the year, with crooks putting more human resources into some attacks while increasingly relying on bots to carry out things like credential stuffing and fake account creation.…  ( 9 min )
    Surf the web from your parked Renault: Vivaldi comes to OpenR
    French frolics for Chromium browser on Android Automotive Browser-maker Vivaldi has added Renault to the list of users for the Android Automotive OS version of its eponymous web renderer.…  ( 8 min )
    Monero-mining botnet targets Windows, Linux web servers
    Sysrv-K malware infects unpatched tin, Microsoft warns The latest variant of the Sysrv botnet malware is menacing Windows and Linux systems with an expanded list of vulnerabilities to exploit, according to Microsoft.…  ( 9 min )
    Red Hat Kubernetes security report finds people are the problem
    Puny human brains baffled by K8s complexity, leading to blunder fears Kubernetes, despite being widely regarded as an important technology by IT leaders, continues to pose problems for those deploying it. And the problem, apparently, is us.…  ( 9 min )
    Infosys skips government meeting – and collecting government taxes
    Tax portal wobbles, again Services giant Infosys has had a difficult week, with one of its flagship projects wobbling and India's government continuing to pressure it over labor practices.…  ( 8 min )
    Google keeps legacy G Suite alive and free for personal use
    Phew! Google has quietly dropped its demand that users of its free G Suite legacy edition cough up to continue enjoying custom email domains and cloudy productivity tools.…  ( 7 min )
    GNU Compiler Collection adds support for China's LoongArch CPU family
    MIPS...ish is on the march in the Middle Kingdom Version 12.1 of the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) was released this month, and among its many changes is support for China's LoongArch processor architecture.…  ( 8 min )
    China’s COVID lockdowns bite e-commerce players
    CEO of e-tail market leader JD perhaps boldly points out wider economic impact of zero-virus stance The CEO of China’s top e-commerce company, JD, has pointed out the economic impact of China’s current COVID-19 lockdowns - and the news is not good.…  ( 8 min )
    Foxconn forms JV to build chip fab in Malaysia
    Can't say when, where, nor price tag. Has promised 40k wafers a month at between 28nm and 40nm Taiwanese contract manufacturer to the stars Foxconn is to build a chip fabrication plant in Malaysia.…  ( 7 min )
    NASA's InSight doomed as Mars dust coats solar panels
    The little lander that couldn't (any longer) The Martian InSight lander will no longer be able to function within months as dust continues to pile up on its solar panels, starving it of energy, NASA reported on Tuesday.…  ( 9 min )
    The ‘substantial contributions’ Intel has promised to boost RISC-V adoption
    With the benefit of maybe revitalizing the x86 giant’s foundry business Analysis  Here's something that would have seemed outlandish only a few years ago: to help fuel Intel's future growth, the x86 giant has vowed to do what it can to make the open-source RISC-V ISA worthy of widespread adoption.…  ( 10 min )
    FBI warns of North Korean cyberspies posing as foreign IT workers
    Looking for tech talent? Kim Jong-un's friendly freelancers, at your service Pay close attention to that resume before offering that work contract.…  ( 8 min )
    Elon Musk says Twitter buy 'cannot move forward' until spam stats spat settled
    A stunning surprise to no one in this Solar System Elon Musk said his bid to acquire and privatize Twitter "cannot move forward" until the social network proves its claim that fake bot accounts make up less than five per cent of all users.…  ( 8 min )
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    Smart City: Netcologne startet LoRaWAN-Funknetz in Köln​
    Von Parkplatzüberwachung bis zur Baustellenerfassung: Mit dem energiesparenden IoT-Funk will Netcologne die Digitalisierung in der Stadt Köln voranbringen.  ( 4 min )
    iPhone aus, Funk bleibt an: Sicherheitsforscher sehen neue Angriffsfläche
    Auf einem abgeschalteten iPhone kann Malware laufen, warnt ein Forschungsteam der TU Darmstadt. Apples Low-Power-Mode fehlen Schutzvorkehrungen.  ( 4 min )
    Zahlreiche persönliche Daten bei Hackerangriff auf TU Berlin in 2021 gestohlen
    Bei einem Cyberangriff auf die TU Berlin kam es im vergangenen Jahr zu monatelangen IT-Ausfällen. Hunderte Dateien mit vertraulichen Inhalten wurden gestohlen.  ( 4 min )
    IT-Sicherheitsunternehmen Secunet kauft Cloud-Anbieter SysEleven
    Das auf IT-Sicherheit spezialisierte Unternehmen Secunet aus Essen kauft den Berliner Cloud-Anbieter SysEleven für 50 Millionen Euro.  ( 3 min )
    Cyber-Sicherheitsbehörden sammeln regelmäßig ausgenutzte Fehler in IT-Sicherheit
    Internationale IT-Sicherheitsbehörden listen die am häufigsten missbrauchten Fehler bei der Umsetzung von IT-Sicherheit. Sie benennen aber auch Lösungen.  ( 4 min )
    Vektorgrafikprogramm: Inkscape 1.2 mit mehrseitigen Dokumenten
    Das quelloffene Vektorgrafikprogramm Inkspace ist in der Version 1.2 verfügbar. Mit der neuen Version lassen sich auch mehrseitige Dokumente gestalten.  ( 3 min )
    Containersicherheit: Die häufigsten Security-Vorfälle und meistgenutzten Tools
    Red Hat hat die Sicherheit rund um Kubernetes unter die Lupe genommen: 93 Prozent der Befragten hatten im vergangenen Jahr mindestens einen Security-Vorfall.  ( 4 min )
    Assured OSS: Google verspricht sichere Open-Source-Software
    Der neue Service Assured Open Source Software liefert Pakete, die Google ausgiebig getestet hat und im eigenen Entwicklungsprozess verwendet.  ( 4 min )
    GitLab macht Pull-basierte Kubernetes-Deployments kostenlos
    Git-Hoster und CI/CD-Anbieter GitLab gibt eine Funktion für kostenlose Accounts frei, mit der Änderungen an einem Repo schneller in einem Cluster ankommen.  ( 3 min )
    DDoS-Attacken "größeren Ausmaßes" gegen E-Mail-Dienst Posteo
    Der E-Mail-Service-Provider Posteo hat seit Dienstag verstärkt mit Distributed-Denial-of-Service-Attacken zu kämpfen. Technische Maßnahmen wurden getroffen.  ( 3 min )
    Neues Design, neue Funktionen: Microsoft gibt das künftige Outlook als Beta frei
    Ab sofort lässt sich das neue Outlook auch offiziell testen. Auch wenn manche Produktivitätsexperten davon abraten, sollen E-Mails nun den Tag strukturieren.  ( 4 min )
    Testmanagement: TestRail-Werkzeug für die Kommandozeile
    Das TestRail-Team hat ein CLI-Werkzeug vorgestellt, mit dem automatisierte Testergebnisse direkt aus der Kommandozeile an TestRail geschickt werden können.  ( 4 min )
    Verbesserte Namensauflösung: IETF veröffentlicht RFC zum Internetprotokoll QUIC
    Der neue RFC der Internet Engineering Task Force nutzt die integrierte Verschlüsselung und bessere Geschwindigkeit von QUIC für die Namensauflösung.  ( 5 min )
    heise-Angebot: c't Sicher ins Netz
    Das Sonderheft "c't Sicher ins Netz" liefert jede Menge Tipps und Rüstzeug für geschützte, entspannte und Privatsphäre-wahrende Reisen durchs Internet.  ( 4 min )
    Machine-Learning-Framework TensorFlow 2.9 erweitert Keras und TF Lite
    Die Keras-Library bekommt zusätzliche ResNet-Modelle und flexiblere Optimizer. Die schlanke Lite-Variante kennt zusätzliche Datentypen und Operationen.  ( 4 min )
    Massive Angriffe auf Lücke in WordPress-Plug-in Tatsu Builder
    Eine Sicherheitslücke im WordPress-Plug-in Tatsu Builder erlaubt Angreifern, Schadcode einzuschleusen. Derzeit werden massive Angriffe darauf beobachtet.  ( 3 min )
    KubeCon 2022: Kubernetes-Ökosystem wächst, neues Zertifikat für Admins
    Die KubeCon EU 2022 hat in Valencia begonnen. Open-Source-Projekte und Firmen aus dem Cloud-Umfeld stellen bis zum 20. Mai ihre Software vor.  ( 4 min )
    Open Source: GPL-Rechtsstreit in den USA. Dürfen Dritte den Quellcode einklagen?
    Die Software Freedom Conservancy streitet mit TV-Anbieter Vizio wegen GPL-Lizenzverstößen: Ein Präzedenzfall für die Open-Source-Rechtsprechung bahnt sich an.  ( 8 min )
    Apples MDM-Lösung für Mac: Nicht nur Apps aus dem App Store installierbar
    Die Apple Business Essentials waren bislang strikt auf Apples Anwendungsverteilsystem ausgerichtet. Das ändert sich nun glücklicherweise.  ( 4 min )
    Sicherheitsupdates: Schadcode-Lücken in GPU-Treibern von Nvidia geschlossen
    Berechnen Nvidia-Grafikkarten von Angreifern präparierte Shader, kann es zu Sicherheitsproblemen kommen.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Datenanalyse mit dem Elastic Stack (Last Call)
    Aus den eigenen Unternehmensdaten mit den Tools des Elastic Stack Erkenntnisse ziehen. Dreitägige Online-Schulung für Kurzentschlossene vom 23. bis zum 25. Mai.  ( 3 min )
    Mastercard will Bezahlen mit Gesichts- oder Handscan einführen
    Der Zahlungsdienstleister Mastercard will mit rein biometrischer Authentifizierung eine "neue Ära" des Bezahlens einläuten – mit einem "Winken" oder "Lächeln".  ( 4 min )
    Keine Updates mehr für Windows Server und Windows 10 20H2
    Microsoft stellt die Unterstützung für die Windows-Versionen Server und Windows 10 20H2 ein. Windows Server gibt es künftig nicht mehr als Halbjahres-Releases.  ( 4 min )
    Slack, Teams, Jitsi: Wie sprechen sich SUSE-Entwickler ab?
    Zwei SUSEaner erklären, welche Tools die global verteilten Teams für die virtuelle Kommunikation nutzen – und warum auch persönliche Treffen ihre Vorzüge haben.  ( 5 min )
    Bluetooth-Angriff: Tesla Model 3 und Tesla Y flott gestohlen
    Sicherheitsmängel in Bluetooth Low Energy erlauben Zugriff auf Teslas Elektroautos, andere elektronische Geräte und Türschlösser. Tesla bestätigt das Problem.  ( 4 min )
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    Researchers Expose Inner Workings of Billion-Dollar Wizard Spider Cybercrime Gang
    The inner workings of a cybercriminal group known as the Wizard Spider have been exposed, shedding light on its organizational structure and motivations. "Most of Wizard Spider's efforts go into hacking European and U.S. businesses, with a special cracking tool used by some of their attackers to breach high-value targets," Swiss cybersecurity company PRODAFT said in a new report shared with The  ( 3 min )
    How to Protect Your Data When Ransomware Strikes
    Ransomware is not a new attack vector. In fact, the first malware of its kind appeared more than 30 years ago and was distributed via 5.25-inch floppy disks. To pay the ransom, the victim had to mail money to a P.O. Box in Panama. Fast forward to today, affordable ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) kits are available on the dark web for anyone to purchase and deploy and attackers have an infinite  ( 5 min )
    [eBook] Your 90-Day MSSP Plan: How to Improve Margins and Scale-Up Service Delivery
    To cash in on a thriving market, a managed security service provider (MSSP) must navigate unprecedented competition and complex challenges. The good news is that demand is through the roof. 69% of organizations plan to boost spending on cybersecurity in 2022.  The bad news is that everyone wants a piece of the pie. MSSPs must outshine each other while fending off encroachments by traditional IT  ( 3 min )
    Hackers Gain Fileless Persistence on Targeted SQL Servers Using a Built-in Utility
    Microsoft on Tuesday warned that it recently spotted a malicious campaign targeting SQL Servers that leverages a built-in PowerShell binary to achieve persistence on compromised systems. The intrusions, which leverage brute-force attacks as an initial compromise vector, stand out for their use of the utility "sqlps.exe," the tech giant said in a series of tweets. The ultimate goals of the  ( 3 min )
    U.S. Warns Against North Korean Hackers Posing as IT Freelancers
    Highly skilled software and mobile app developers from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) are posing as "non-DPRK nationals" in hopes of landing freelance employment in an attempt to enable the regime's malicious cyber intrusions. That's according to a joint advisory from the U.S. Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft Warns of "Cryware" Info-Stealing Malware Targeting Crypto Wallets
    Microsoft is warning of an emerging threat targeting internet-connected cryptocurrency wallets, signaling a departure in the use of digital coins in cyberattacks. The tech giant dubbed the new threat "cryware," with the attacks resulting in the irreversible theft of virtual currencies by means of fraudulent transfers to an adversary-controlled wallet. "Cryware are information stealers that  ( 3 min )
    Russian Conti Ransomware Gang Threatens to Overthrow New Costa Rican Government
    The notorious Conti ransomware gang, which last month staged an attack on Costa Rican administrative systems, has threatened to "overthrow" the new government of the country. "We are determined to overthrow the government by means of a cyber attack, we have already shown you all the strength and power," the group said on its official website. "We have our insiders in your government. We are also  ( 3 min )
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    An Interactive Starry Backdrop for Content
    I was fortunate last year to get approached by Shawn Wang (swyx) about doing some work for Temporal. The idea was to cast my creative eye over what was on the site and come up with some … An Interactive Starry Backdrop for Content originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 10 min )
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    The Download: A baby formula crisis, and the hunt to improve solar panels
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The baby formula shortage has birthed a shady online marketplace Across the United States, parents are scrambling to find baby formula amid a nationwide shortage. To non-parents, the shortage may seem sudden, but…  ( 4 min )
    I tried to buy an Olive Garden NFT. All I got was heartburn.
    Money is weird now. When we were settling in on the theme for our May/June issue, I decided to buy an NFT of an Olive Garden for my friend Katie, who really loves Olive Garden. It was also an attempt to try to better understand NFTs. Each of the “Non-Fungible Olive Gardens,” really just a…  ( 3 min )
    These materials were meant to revolutionize the solar industry. Why hasn’t it happened?
    Solar panels are basically synonymous with silicon. The material is used in about 95% of the panels in today’s market. But silicon solar cells are limited in how much energy they can harness from the sun, and they are still relatively expensive to make.  For many, compounds called perovskites have long held promise as potentially…  ( 4 min )
    The baby formula shortage has birthed a shady online marketplace
    After Ashley Diaz had her baby in early April, she faced a setback. She wasn’t producing enough breast milk. Her newborn son needed formula to supplement his nutrition. So she sent her mother to Target to stock up. She came back with only two boxes—the maximum allowed. Now, many of those store shelves are empty,…  ( 5 min )
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    Massive Angriffe auf Lücke in WordPress-Plug-in Tatsu Builder
    Eine Sicherheitslücke im WordPress-Plug-in Tatsu Builder erlaubt Angreifern, Schadcode einzuschleusen. Derzeit werden massive Angriffe darauf beobachtet.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitsupdates: Schadcode-Lücken in GPU-Treibern von Nvidia geschlossen
    Berechnen Nvidia-Grafikkarten von Angreifern präparierte Shader, kann es zu Sicherheitsproblemen kommen.  ( 3 min )

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    Pentagon opens up about its database of 400 smudges that may or may not be UFOs
    'We're open to all hypotheses, we're open to any conclusions' says official A US House of Representatives subcommittee on Tuesday heard from Pentagon officials on reports of and investigations into unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) – a category that encompasses unidentified flying objects (UFO) and saves room for optical illusions, lens flare, smudges in photos, and other possibilities like meteorological events.…  ( 10 min )
    AMD claims its GPUs beat Nvidia on performance per dollar
    * Terms, conditions, hardware specs and software may vary – a lot As a slowdown in PC sales brings down prices for graphics cards, AMD is hoping to win over the market's remaining buyers with a bold, new claim that its latest Radeon cards provide better performance for the dollar than Nvidia's most recent GeForce cards.…  ( 9 min )
    Google opens the pod doors on Bay View campus
    A futuristic design won't make people want to come back – just ask Apple After nearly a decade of planning and five years of construction, Google is cutting the ribbon on its Bay View campus, the first that Google itself designed.…  ( 8 min )
    Pentester pops open Tesla Model 3 using low-cost Bluetooth module
    Anything that uses proximity-based BLE is vulnerable, claim researchers Tesla Model 3 and Y owners, beware: the passive entry feature on your vehicle could potentially be fooled by a new form of relay attack.…  ( 8 min )
    Google assuring open source code to secure software supply chains
    Java and Python packages are the first on the list Google has a plan — and a new product plus a partnership with developer-focused security shop Snyk — that attempts to make it easier for enterprises to secure their open source software dependencies.…  ( 8 min )
    Rocket Lab is taking NASA's CAPSTONE to the Moon
    Mission to lunar orbit is further than any Photon satellite bus has gone before Rocket Lab has taken delivery of NASA's CAPSTONE spacecraft at its New Zealand launch pad ahead of a mission to the Moon.…  ( 7 min )
    Alibaba Cloud adds third datacenter in Germany
    More Euro-presence than any other Chinese company, but still nowhere near Google or AWS Alibaba has pulled ahead of its Chinese rivals in Europe with the opening of a third datacenter in Germany.…  ( 7 min )
    Hardening in the enterprise: SUSE releases Rancher 2.6.5 and NeuVector 5.0
    Still a 'nimble idea factory' under the gaze of the Chameleon Kubecon  SUSE acquisition Rancher is growing up, with a decidedly enterprise-friendly 2.6.5 release and version 5.0 of NeuVector.…  ( 7 min )
    Inkscape adds multi-page support with v1.2 update
    Pain points plugged in open-source vector art package Open-source vector drawing package Inkscape has resolved at least one user pain point with v1.2 – multiple-page documents.…  ( 7 min )
    Percona launches management system aimed at open-source databases
    PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL tools for overly busy DBAs, less experienced devs Percona Live  Open-source database services biz Percona has confirmed general availability of a database management platform initially targeted at PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.…  ( 8 min )
    Intel shareholders revolt against Pat Gelsinger's pay package
    Investors want compensation-performance link, but manufacturing plan will dent bottom line Intel shareholders voted to reject the compensation packages for the chipmaker's top execs, according to regulatory documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), although the vote was non-binding on the company.…  ( 7 min )
    Turing Pi 2 crowdfunding goal smashed within a day
    Go host yourself with a tiny low-powered Arm cluster in a box for $219 The Turing Pi 2 crowdfunding campaign has soared past its $64,000 goal in single a day, currently standing at $1,027,428 with more than 3,400 backers.…  ( 7 min )
    Tech pros warn EU 'data adequacy' at risk if Brexit Britain goes its own way
    Show us that benefits outweigh the cost, BCS challenges government BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has warned that proposed changes to Britain's data protection rules must not put the flow of data between the EU and the UK at risk.…  ( 7 min )
    Arm, Microsoft at pains to say this CPU arch can be trusted with real server work
    It should just run like x86, pair basically stress Arm is this week celebrating passing a few of its own self-set milestones in its long quest to compete against x86 stalwarts Intel and AMD in the server processor space.…  ( 9 min )
    The sad state of Linux desktop diversity: 21 environments, just 2 designs
    You look like Windows, and you look like Windows and you look like Windows ... Analysis  As a mainstream desktop OS, Linux is doing better than ever. The Year of Linux on the Desktop came some time ago, and it's ChromeOS (Chromebooks were outselling Macs until recently). But there's a problem – there is almost no diversity of design.…  ( 14 min )
    Facebook rated least safe e-commerce option in government rankings
    Singapore's safety scheme measures scam-combatting capability A newly implemented e-commerce rating system in the city-state of Singapore has rated Facebook's Marketplace as the least trustworthy e-commerce platform, behind Amazon and its Alibaba-owned Asian analogue Lazada.…  ( 8 min )
    Europe moves closer to stricter cybersecurity standards, reporting regs
    More types of biz fall under expanded rules – and fines for those who fall short Europe has moved closer toward new cybersecurity standards and reporting rules following a provisional network and information systems agreement dubbed NIS2 by the European Council and Parliament. …  ( 9 min )
    Telcos fear Big Tech will bleed them until they can’t afford network builds
    The GSMA would say that, yet Big Tech is making it harder for carriers to turn a quid Telcos risk missing out on revenue needed to fund new networks, despite demand for their services soaring – and Big Tech is to blame.…  ( 9 min )
    Venezuelan cardiologist charged with designing and selling ransomware
    If his surgery was as bad as his opsec, this chap has caused a lot of trouble The US Attorney’s Office has charged a 55-year-old cardiologist with creating and selling ransomware and profiting from revenue-share agreements with criminals who deployed his product.…  ( 9 min )
    China reveals its top five sources of online fraud
    'Brushing' tops the list, as quantity of forbidden content continue to rise China’s Ministry of Public Security has revealed the five most prevalent types of fraud perpetrated online or by phone.…  ( 8 min )
    Oracle really does owe HPE $3b after Supreme Court snub
    Appeal petition as doomed as the Itanic chips at the heart of decade-long drama The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear Oracle's appeal to overturn a ruling ordering the IT giant to pay $3 billion in damages for violating a decades-old contract agreement.…  ( 8 min )
    Infusion of $3.5bn not enough to revive Terra's 'stablecoin'
    Estimated $42bn vanished with collapse of UST, Luna – we explain what all this means TerraUSD, a so-called "stablecoin," has seen its value drop from $1 apiece a week ago to about $0.09 on Monday, demonstrating not all that much stability.…  ( 9 min )
    DigitalOcean tries to take sting out of price hike with $4 VM
    Cloud biz says it is reacting to customer mix largely shifting from lone devs to SMBs DigitalOcean attempted to lessen the sting of higher prices this week by announcing a cut-rate instance aimed at developers and hobbyists.…  ( 9 min )
    GPL legal battle: Vizio told by judge it will have to answer breach-of-contract claims
    Fine-print crucially deemed contractual agreement as well as copyright license in smartTV source-code case The Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) has won a significant legal victory in its ongoing effort to force Vizio to publish the source code of its SmartCast TV software, which is said to contain GPLv2 and LGPLv2.1 copyleft-licensed components.…  ( 11 min )
    US brings first-of-its-kind criminal charges of Bitcoin-based sanctions-busting
    Citizen allegedly moved $10m-plus in BTC into banned nation US prosecutors have accused an American citizen of illegally funneling more than $10 million in Bitcoin into an economically sanctioned country.…  ( 8 min )
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    Microsoft: Windows Server 20H2 reaches end of service in August
    Microsoft has reminded customers today that Windows Server, version 20H2 will be reaching the end of service (EOS) on August 9, 2022. [...]  ( 3 min )
    NVIDIA fixes ten vulnerabilities in Windows GPU display drivers
    NVIDIA has released a security update for a wide range of graphics card models, addressing four high-severity and six medium-severity vulnerabilities in its GPU drivers. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint gets new troubleshooting mode
    Microsoft says Defender for Endpoint now comes with a new 'troubleshooting mode' that will help Windows admins test Defender Antivirus performance and run compatibility scenarios without getting blocked by tamper protection. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Cybersecurity agencies reveal top initial access attack vectors
    A joint security advisory issued by multiple national cybersecurity authorities revealed today the top 10 attack vectors most exploited by threat actors for breaching networks. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Hackers can steal your Tesla Model 3, Y using new Bluetooth attack
    Security researchers at the NCC Group have developed a tool to carry out a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) relay attack that bypasses all existing protections to authenticate on target devices. [...]  ( 5 min )
    What is ISO 27001 and Why it Matters for Compliance Standards
    ISO 27001 may seem like a big undertaking, but the certification can pay off in more ways than one—including overlap with compliance regulations. Read about the benefits of ISO 27001 and how to get started. [...]  ( 5 min )
    CISA warns admins to patch actively exploited Spring, Zyxel bugs
    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added two more vulnerabilities to its list of actively exploited bugs, a code injection bug in the Spring Cloud Gateway library and a command injection flaw in Zyxel firmware for business firewalls and VPN devices. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Hackers target Tatsu WordPress plugin in millions of attacks
    Hackers are massively exploiting a remote code execution vulnerability, CVE-2021-25094, in the Tatsu Builder plugin for WordPress, which is installed on about 100,000 websites. [...]  ( 3 min )
    HTML attachments remain popular among phishing actors in 2022
    HTML files remain one of the most popular attachments used in phishing attacks for the first four months of 2022, showing that the technique remains effective against antispam engines and works well on the victims themselves. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    "E-Rezept-Enthusiasten": Verein will digitalem Rezept mit Aufbauspritze helfen
    Die "E-Rezept-Enthusiasten" wollen das Rezept ins Ziel bringen: Dem Gesundheitswesen soll unter die Arme gegriffen und Patienten besser aufgeklärt werden.  ( 5 min )
    Normungsgremium: Vorerst kein Ende der Einspeisesteckdose für Balkonkraftwerke
    Steckerfertige PV-Anlagen senken die Stromkosten mit Sonnenenergie. Laut VDE darf man sie nicht per Schuko anschließen – das wird sich vorerst nicht ändern.  ( 5 min )
    Googles Rückzieher: Private Nutzer können ihre kostenfreie G Suite behalten
    Erst sollten alle Anwender zahlende Workspace-Kunden werden – nun können wenigstens Privatnutzer die G Suite doch für nichtkommerzielle Zwecke gratis einsetzen.  ( 3 min )
    OMR: Alle für erfolgreiches Marketing
    Ashton Kutcher und Quentin Tarantino sollen auf die Onlinemarketingkonferenz OMR locken. Zehntausende reden über Werbestrategien, Cookie-loses Tracking, NFTs.  ( 5 min )
    heise-Angebot: betterCode() Flutter: Jetzt kurzfristig buchen und zum Flutter-Experten werden
    Schon 24. Mai 2022 findet die neue Online-Konferenz zur Cross-Plattform-Entwicklung mit dem Flutter-Toolkit statt. Wer jetzt bucht, kann noch live dabei sein.  ( 3 min )
    KubeCon: StackRox – Red Hat Cluster Security für Kubernetes in Community-Edition
    Red Hat bleibt seiner Community-Strategie treu: Wie beim Vorbild RHEL bekommt auch das Kubernetes-Sicherheits-Produkt RHACS zur KubeCon ein Open-Source-Pendant.  ( 3 min )
    Apple kündigt neue iPhone-Funktionen an
    Live-Untertitel, Türerkennung, Apple Watch Mirroring und mehr: Apple nennt erste Funktionen, die Teil der Betriebssysteme iOS 16, macOS 13 und watchOS 9 werden.  ( 4 min )
    Zugangskontrolle: Aruba schließt Sicherheitslücken in ClearPass Policy Manager
    Mit Arubas ClearPass Policy Manager können Administratoren die Zugangskontrolle regeln. Sicherheitslücken darin ermöglichen Angreifern die komplette Übernahme.  ( 4 min )
    Abos in iPhone-Apps: Apple erlaubt ungefragte Preiserhöhungen
    Abos in iOS-Apps können nun um bis zu 50 Prozent ohne Zustimmung des Nutzers verteuert werden. Mehrere Apple-Vorgaben sollen Missbrauch erschweren.  ( 4 min )
    Update für Projektmanagementtool awork: Projektautomatisierung und neuer Planer
    Das neue Release von awork führt unter anderem private Projekte ein und ermöglicht eine Automatisierung auf Projektebene.  ( 4 min )
    Digitalisierung deutscher Unternehmen beschleunigt – Verwaltung hinkt hinterher
    Die pandemiebedingten Entwicklungen in den deutschen Büros sind nachhaltig, meint der Branchenverband Bitkom auf Basis einer aktuellen Umfrage.  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft: Support-Ende für Quick Assist, Store-Version als Ersatz
    Die integrierte Remotehilfe von Windows 10 und 11 erreicht jetzt ihr Support-Ende. Microsoft bietet im Store einen Ersatz an – und erregt die Gemüter.  ( 4 min )
    Ransomware-Angriff: Hackergruppe Conti will "Costa Ricas Regierung stürzen"
    Eine Woche nachdem Costa Rica den Cyber-Notstand ausgerufen hat, verschärft die Hackergruppe Conti die Drohungen. Sie wolle die Regierung stürzen.  ( 4 min )
    SUSE stellt vor: Mehr Sicherheit und Integration mit Rancher und Neuvector
    SUSE baut seine Aktivitäten im Container-Umfeld aus. Rancher bekommt Sicherheitsfunktionen und das Projekt Open Zero Trust wird an die CNCF übergeben.  ( 3 min )
    Open-Source-Scheduler Apache YuniKorn erreicht 1.0 und wird Top-Level-Projekt
    Die Software zum Planen und Verteilen von Workloads im Bereich Machine Learning und Big Data zielt auf lange laufende Jobs unter anderem in Kubernetes.  ( 4 min )
    US-Gericht: Ukrainischer Botnet-Betreiber erhält vier Jahre Haft
    Weil er Zugangsdaten zu IT-Systemen rund um den Globus auf einem Darknet-Marktplatz verhökert hat, wurde ein Ukrainer nun zu vier Jahren Haft verurteilt.  ( 4 min )
    Kali Linux 2022.2 mit polierter Optik und in unkaputtbar
    Das neue Kali Linux ist da. Dank Snapshots kann man das System nun zurücksetzen. Neue Tools erweitern den Funktionsumfang.  ( 3 min )
    IT-Sicherheit: Große Defizite beim Standardschutz in kleinen Firmen
    Viele der Mittelständler führen laut "Deutschland sicher im Netz" keine Angriffserkennung gegen Cyberattacken durch, die Hälfte verschlüsselt E-Mails nicht.  ( 4 min )
    Bayerische Polizei testet Elektromotorrad: "Müssen da auch mitgehen"
    Keine Abgase, leise, kein Schalten. Auch die bayerische Polizei ist vereinzelt schon elektrisch unterwegs – bislang aber nur auf vier Rädern.  ( 4 min )
    Bayerische Polizei testet Elektromotorrad: "Müssen da auch mitgehen"
    Keine Abgase, leise, Automatikgetriebe. Auch die bayerische Polizei ist vereinzelt schon elektrisch unterwegs – bislang aber nur auf vier Rädern.  ( 4 min )
    macOS 12.4 und Sicherheitsupdates für Big Sur und Catalina erhältlich
    Neben iOS 15.5 liefert Apple auch neue Betriebssysteme für Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, HomePod und das Studio Display.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Online-Workshop: Social Media professionell einsetzen
    Mit gezielten Maßnahmen lassen sich Social-Media-Auftritte von Organisationen besser gestalten. Unser Workshop liefert praxisnah das nötige Rüstzeug.  ( 4 min )
    US-Regierung warnt vor versehentlicher Anstellung von IT-Experten aus Nordkorea
    Um sein Atomwaffenprogramm zu finanzieren, setzt Nordkorea auch auf Entwickler, die aus der Ferne für westliche Unternehmen arbeiten, warnen die USA.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: enterPy 2022: Call for Proposals für die Python-Konferenz gestartet
    Ab sofort können sich Python-Experten mit Talks und Workshops für die diesjährige Auflage der Konferenz für Python in Business, Web und DevOps bewerben.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Nur noch bis Sonntag: 50 Prozent Rabatt auf alle Videokurse der heise Academy
    Wer sich zu wichtigen IT-Themen weiterbilden möchte, kann noch bis Sonntag beim Kauf der Videokurse in der heise Academy kräftig sparen.  ( 5 min )
    KeepUkraineConnected: Initiative organisiert IT-Equipment für die Ukraine
    Das deutsche Digitalministerium wartet noch auf Listen, um die Ukraine mit IT-Hardware zu unterstützen. Die Initiative KeepUkraineConnected ist da weiter.  ( 5 min )
    Heeres-Inspekteur sieht geschützte Kommunikation als Hauptaufgabe
    Das deutsche Militär kann nicht geschützt kommunizieren. Darunter leidet bereits die Zusammenarbeit mit den NATO-Partnern, kritisiert Alfons Mais.  ( 4 min )
    Mieses Internet: Verbraucherschützer fordern bessere Preisminderung
    Für den Verbraucherschutz war das 2021 novellierte Telekommunikationsgesetz ein Schritt nach vorn. Zufrieden sind Verbraucherschützerinnen längst noch nicht.  ( 4 min )
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    Improving Icons for UI Elements with Typographic Alignment and Scale
    Utilizing icons in user interface elements is helpful. In addition to element labeling, icons can help reinforce a user element’s intention to users. But I have to say, I notice a bit of icon misalignment while browsing the web. Even … Improving Icons for UI Elements with Typographic Alignment and Scale originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 4 min )
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    UpdateAgent Returns with New macOS Malware Dropper Written in Swift
    A new variant of the macOS malware tracked as UpdateAgent has been spotted in the wild, indicating ongoing attempts on the part of its authors to upgrade its functionalities. "Perhaps one of the most identifiable features of the malware is that it relies on the AWS infrastructure to host its various payloads and perform its infection status updates to the server," researchers from Jamf Threat  ( 2 min )
    U.S. Charges Venezuelan Doctor for Using and Selling Thanos Ransomware
    The U.S. Justice Department on Monday accused a 55-year-old cardiologist from Venezuela of being the mastermind behind Thanos ransomware, charging him with the use and sale of the malicious tool and entering into profit sharing arrangements. Moises Luis Zagala Gonzalez, also known by the monikers Nosophoros, Aesculapius, and Nebuchadnezzar, is alleged to have both developed and marketed the  ( 3 min )
    Are You Investing in Securing Your Data in the Cloud?
    Traditional businesses migrating to the cloud need robust information security mechanisms. Gartner predicts that more than 95% of new digital workloads will continue to be deployed on cloud-native platforms by 2025. Robust cloud data security is imperative for businesses adopting rapid digital transformation to the cloud. While a traditional hosting model could be considered more secure, not all  ( 6 min )
    New Sysrv Botnet Variant Hijacking Windows and Linux with Crypto Miners
    Microsoft is warning of a new variant of the srv botnet that's exploiting multiple security flaws in web applications and databases to install coin miners on both Windows and Linux systems. The tech giant, which has called the new version Sysrv-K, is said to weaponize an array of exploits to gain control of web servers. The cryptojacking botnet first emerged in December 2020. "Sysrv-K scans the  ( 3 min )
    Over 200 Apps on Play Store Caught Spying on Android Users Using Facestealer
    More than 200 Android apps masquerading as fitness, photo editing, and puzzle apps have been observed distributing spyware called Facestealer to siphon user credentials and other valuable information.  "Similar to Joker, another piece of mobile malware, Facestealer changes its code frequently, thus spawning many variants," Trend Micro analysts Cifer Fang, Ford Quin, and Zhengyu Dong said in a  ( 3 min )
    Watch Out! Hackers Begin Exploiting Recent Zyxel Firewalls RCE Vulnerability
    Image source: z3r00t The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Monday added two security flaws, including the recently disclosed remote code execution bug affecting Zyxel firewalls, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. Tracked as CVE-2022-30525, the vulnerability is rated 9.8 for severity and relates to a command injection flaw  ( 3 min )
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    Zugangskontrolle: Aruba schließt Sicherheitslücken in ClearPass Policy Manager
    Mit Arubas ClearPass Policy Manager können Administratoren die Zugangskontrolle regeln. Sicherheitslücken darin ermöglichen Angreifern die komplette Übernahme.  ( 4 min )
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    The Download: Potential new covid treatments, and the crypto crash
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Anti-aging drugs are being tested as a way to treat covid Covid-19 is far more likely to kill you if you’re old. One reason is that aged immune systems struggle to cope with…  ( 4 min )
    Anti-aging drugs are being tested as a way to treat covid
    Covid-19 is far more likely to kill you if you’re old. One reason is that aged immune systems struggle to cope with infections and recover from them. So why not try drugs that make bodies young again? That’s the bold idea now being explored in clinical trials around the world, which are testing drugs that…  ( 8 min )
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    The Modern Way To Create And Host A WordPress Site
    Let’s take a closer look at how you can create your very own WordPress site up and running created and hosted with the Elementor Cloud Website.  ( 7 min )
    Smashing Podcast Episode 46 With Vitaly Friedman: Who Is Elliot Jay Stocks?
    In this episode, we ask how one man can go from designing websites for local bands to heading up Google Fonts Knowledge. Smashing’s Vitaly Friedman talks to Elliot Jay Stocks to find out.  ( 24 min )

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    Third-party web trackers log what you type before submitting
    An extensive study looking into the top 100k ranking websites has revealed that many are leaking information you enter in the site forms to third-party trackers before you even press submit. [...]  ( 5 min )
    US links Thanos and Jigsaw ransomware to 55-year-old doctor
    The US Department of Justice today said that Moises Luis Zagala Gonzalez (Zagala), a 55-year-old cardiologist with French and Venezuelan citizenship residing in Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela, created and rented Jigsaw and Thanos ransomware to cybercriminals. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Apple emergency update fixes zero-day used to hack Macs, Watches
    Apple has released security updates to address a zero-day vulnerability that threat actors can exploit in attacks targeting Macs and Apple Watch devices. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine supporters in Germany targeted with PowerShell RAT malware
    An unknown threat actor is targeting German users interested in the Ukraine crisis, infecting them with a custom PowerShell RAT (remote access trojan) and stealing their data. [...]  ( 4 min )
    CISA warns not to install May Windows updates on domain controllers
    The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has removed a Windows security flaw from its catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities due to Active Directory (AD) authentication issues caused by the May 2022 updates that patch it. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Kali Linux 2022.2 released with 10 new tools, WSL improvements, and more
    Offensive Security has released ​Kali Linux 2022.2, the second version in 2022, with desktop enhancements, a fun April Fools screensaver, WSL GUI improvements, terminal tweaks, and best of all, new tools to play with! [...]  ( 5 min )
    Sophos antivirus driver caused BSODs after Windows KB5013943 update
    Sophos has released a fix for a known issue triggering blue screens of death (aka BSODs) on Windows 11 systems running Sophos Home antivirus software after installing the KB5013943 upda [...]  ( 4 min )
    Engineering firm Parker discloses data breach after ransomware attack
    The Parker-Hannifin Corporation announced a data breach exposing employees' personal information after the Conti ransomware gang began publishing allegedly stolen data last month. [...]  ( 4 min )
    What's new and improved in Windows 11 22H2, coming soon
    Windows 11 version 22H2 aka Sun Valley 2 is set to launch later this year. Unlike the original Windows 11 release, it won't be a massive update with radical design changes. Instead, Sun Valley 2 will be similar to Windows 10 Anniversary Update, so you can expect minor improvements and a few new features. [...]  ( 6 min )
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    Meta hires network chip guru from Intel: What does this mean for future silicon?
    Why be a customer when you can develop your own custom semiconductors Analysis  Here's something that should raise eyebrows in the datacenter world: Facebook parent company Meta has hired a veteran networking chip engineer from Intel to lead silicon design efforts in the internet giant's infrastructure hardware engineering group.…  ( 10 min )
    Lithium production needs investment to keep pace with battery demand
    Report says $42b will need to be poured into industry over next decade Growing demand for lithium for batteries means the sector will need $42 billion of investment to meet the anticipated level of orders by the end of the decade, according to a report.…  ( 8 min )
    Cars in driver-assist mode hit a third of cyclists, all oncoming cars in tests
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    Kasten by Veeam adds ransomware detection to K10 data management platform
    Catching compromise attempts before kicking off that recovery plan Kubecon  Veeam acquisition Kasten kicked off this year's Kubecon with an updated version of its K10 product, aimed at securing the Kubernetes container orchestration platform.…  ( 8 min )
    Financial giant Santander: 80% of our IT infrastructure in cloud
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    Elon Musk 'violated' Twitter NDA over bot-check sample size
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    Python is getting faster: Major performance tweaks on horizon
    Instagram, Microsoft responsible for lifts coming in version 3.11 and beyond The next version of the standard Python interpreter, CPython, is expected in October. It will include significant performance improvements and support for running inside the browser.…  ( 7 min )
    EU-US Trade and Technology Council meets to coordinate on supply chains
    Agenda includes warning system for disruptions, and avoiding 'subsidy race' for chip investments The EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) is meeting in Paris today to discuss coordinated approaches to global supply chain issues.…  ( 8 min )
    US cops kick back against facial recognition bans
    Plus: DeepMind launches new generalist AI system, and Apple boffin quits over return-to-work policy In brief  Facial recognition bans passed by US cities are being overturned as law enforcement and lobbyist groups pressure local governments to tackle rising crime rates.…  ( 9 min )
    RISC-V needs more than an open architecture to compete
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    You can keep your old ERP system, but you'll still need ServiceNow, CEO tells The Reg
    Bill McDermott thinks companies need workflow on top of enterprise apps, whether they replace them or not Interview  In a month that has seen nearly a fifth wiped from his company's share price, Bill McDermott is remarkably cheerful.…  ( 11 min )
    How CXL may change the datacenter as we know it
    Bye-bye bottlenecks. Hello composable infrastructure? Interview  Compute Express Link (CXL) has the potential to radically change the way systems and datacenters are built and operated. And after years of joint development spanning more than 190 companies, the open standard is nearly ready for prime time.…  ( 10 min )
    San Francisco police use driverless cars for surveillance
    Plus: Tech giants commit $30m to open-source security, miscreants breach DEA portal, and US signs cybercrime treaty In brief  San Francisco police have been using driverless cars for surveillance to assist in law enforcement investigations.…  ( 11 min )
    Lawyers say changes to UK data law will make life harder for international businesses
    Concerns raised over government drive to implement distinct post-Brexit policy Legal experts say UK government plans to create new data protection laws will make more work and add costs for business, while also creating the possibility of challenges to data sharing between the EU and UK.…  ( 8 min )
    September 16, 1992, was not a good day to be overly enthusiastic about your job
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    (Our) hardware is still key in a multicloud world, Dell ISG chief insists
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    Ad-tech firms grab email addresses from forms before they're even submitted
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    Arm CPU ran on electricity generated by algae for over six months
    AA-battery-sized biological photovoltaic cell touted as ideal for IoT applications Researchers at the University of Cambridge's Department of Biochemistry have run an Arm CPU for six months using algae as a power source.…  ( 8 min )
    China's Kylin Linux targets second RISC-V platform
    Is state-approved Ubuntu distro how the Middle Kingdom will replace PCs with home-grown kit? China's military-derived and government-approved Linux distribution, Ubuntu Kylin, has revealed plans to target a second RISC-V platform.…  ( 8 min )
    Toshiba says it's talking to 10 suitors about possible sale
    Hires external advisors to bolster decision making capacity and hints it could consider multiple buyout plans Ailing Japanese giant Toshiba has revealed it has 10 potential suitors for its possible sale.…  ( 7 min )
    Demand for PC and smartphone chips drops 'like a rock' says CEO of China’s top chipmaker
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    Mit dünnen Folien gibt Temicon fertigen Solarmodulen eine frei wählbare Farbe. Die Effizienz der PV-Zellen nimmt durch die Behandlung nicht ab – im Gegenteil.  ( 4 min )
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    Die Noctua Edition der GeForce RTX 3080 wird mit zwei 120-mm-Lüftern besonders leise – das Gesamtkonstrukt belegt vier PCIe-Steckplätze.  ( 4 min )
    iPhone als NFC-Kasse: Apple testet "Tap to Pay"
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    Das Unternehmen Elastic hat einen komplett überarbeiteten PHP-Client für das eigene Datenanalysetool angekündigt, der PHP Standards Recommendations konform ist.  ( 5 min )
    Amazon AWS zielt mit 18 neuen BSI-Zertifizierungen auf Behördenkunden
    Wirksame Sicherheitsvorkehrungen verspricht AWS und untermauert dies mit 18 nach C5 geprüften Ressourcen. Dies soll die Cloud für Behörden interessant machen.  ( 3 min )
    Entwicklerkonferenz Microsoft Build 2022 mit deutschem Schwerpunkt
    Microsofts Entwicklerkonferenz Build findet in diesem Jahr auch in Präsenz in Berlin statt. Es gibt dort deutschsprache Sitzungen und Demos.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: New Work: work2morrow-Thementag zu Tools und Techniken am 19. Mai 2022
    Beim dritten Thementag der Online-Konferenzreihe geht es um passende Tools und Techniken, die den gegenwärtigen Wandel der Arbeitswelt unterstützen.  ( 4 min )
    Krümmt sich auf Knopfdruck: LGs Gaming-Monitor mit OLED-Display
    Monitore sind entweder klassisch plan oder sie sind leicht gekrümmt und erlauben so mehr Immersion etwa beim Spielen. LG zeigt eine Kombi aus beiden Varianten.  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft: Downloads für Windows-Evaluationsversionen gestört
    Administratoren, die Trial- oder Evaluationsversionen von Windows herunterladen wollen, bekommen stattdessen Fehlermeldungen. Eine temporäre Linksammlung hilft.  ( 3 min )
    Nvidia erweitert CUDA 11.7 mit "Lazy Loading"
    Nvidia hat die Verfügbarkeit der CUDA-Version 11.7 bekanntgegeben, die neben neuen Open GPU Kernel-Modulen jetzt auch das "Lazy Loading" zu bieten hat.  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft warnt vor Sysrv-Botnet
    Eine neue Variante des Sysrv-Botnets hat Microsoft beobachtet, die Windows- und Linux-Systeme befällt, um Kryptowährungen zu schürfen.  ( 3 min )
    Qualcomm stellt neue IT-Plattform für Roboter und Flugtaxis vor
    Die Robotikplattform RB6 bietet eine deutlich höhere KI-Leistung als frühere Modelle und soll so den Betrieb autonomer Roboter und Luftfahrzeuge ermöglichen.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: c’t-Workshop: WordPress für Einsteiger
    Der Workshop zum weltweit meistgenutzten CMS zeigt in praktischen Übungen, wie Sie WordPress installieren und damit Webseiten aufsetzen, betreiben und warten.  ( 4 min )
    Sicherheitslücken in Sonicwall SMA 1000 und SSL-VPN erlauben unbefugten Zugriff
    Sonicwall schließt mehrere Sicherheitslücken in Firmwares von SMA-1000-Geräten und in SSL-VPN NetExtender. Angreifer könnten sich etwa Zugriff verschaffen.  ( 3 min )
    Italien: Russische DDoS-Attacken auf Eurovision Song Contest abgewehrt
    Die italienische Polizei hat nach eigenen Angaben Cyberangriffe auf den Eurovision Song Contest abgewehrt. Die hätten sich primär gegen die Ukraine gerichtet.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Praxis-Workshop: Anforderungen für den KRITIS-Betrieb umsetzen
    Gezielt die Vorgaben des IT-Sicherheitsgesetzes des BSI befolgen: konkrete Starthilfe für KRITIS-Betreiber an zwei Tagen (online). Noch Plätze frei.  ( 3 min )
    Versicherer Hiscox: Cybercrime für deutsche Unternehmen besonders teuer
    Die bei Hiscox Deutschland gemeldeten Cyber-Schäden hätten sich von 2020 auf 2021 fast verdoppelt.  ( 4 min )
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    Creating Style Variations in WordPress Block Themes
    Global styles, a feature of the block themes, is one of my favorite parts of creating block themes. The concept of global style variations in WordPress were introduced in Gutenberg 12.5 which would allow theme authors to create alternate … Creating Style Variations in WordPress Block Themes originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 11 min )
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    Researchers Find Potential Way to Run Malware on iPhone Even When it's OFF
    A first-of-its-kind security analysis of iOS Find My function has identified a novel attack surface that makes it possible to tamper with the firmware and load malware onto a Bluetooth chip that's executed while an iPhone is "off." The mechanism takes advantage of the fact that wireless chips related to Bluetooth, Near-field communication (NFC), and ultra-wideband (UWB) continue to operate while  ( 4 min )
    Fake Clickjacking Bug Bounty Reports: The Key Facts
    Are you aware of fake clickjacking bug bounty reports? If not, you should be. This article will get you up to speed and help you to stay alert. What are clickjacking bug bounty reports? If we start by breaking up the term into its component parts, a bug bounty is a program offered by an organization, in which individuals are rewarded for finding and reporting software bugs. These programs are  ( 5 min )
    Researchers Warn of "Eternity Project" Malware Service Being Sold via Telegram
    An unidentified threat actor has been linked to an actively in-development malware toolkit called the "Eternity Project" that lets professional and amateur cybercriminals buy stealers, clippers, worms, miners, ransomware, and a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) bot. What makes this malware-as-a-service (MaaS) stand out is that besides using a Telegram channel to communicate updates about the  ( 3 min )
    Europe Agrees to Adopt New NIS2 Directive Aimed at Hardening Cybersecurity
    The European Parliament announced a "provisional agreement" aimed at improving cybersecurity and resilience of both public and private sector entities in the European Union. The revised directive, called "NIS2" (short for network and information systems), is expected to replace the existing legislation on cybersecurity that was established in July 2016. The revamp sets ground rules, requiring  ( 3 min )
    Ukrainian Hacker Jailed for 4-Years in U.S. for Selling Access to Hacked Servers
    A 28-year-old Ukrainian national has been sentenced to four years in prison for siphoning thousands of server login credentials and selling them on the dark web for monetary gain as part of a credential theft scheme. Glib Oleksandr Ivanov-Tolpintsev, who pleaded guilty to his offenses earlier this February, was arrested in Poland in October 2020, before being extradited to the U.S. in September  ( 3 min )
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    The Download: The grim spread of the Buffalo shooting video, and crypto’s tough test
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Social media platforms are still struggling to stop the spread of the Buffalo shooting video Social media platforms are still struggling to stop the spread of the video of the racist mass shooting…  ( 5 min )
    Crypto is weathering a bitter storm. Some still hold on for dear life.
    One shiny premise of DeFi or decentralized finance—a catch-all term for cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects related to the exchange of value—is that by spreading out and automating operations, and removing power from middlemen like banks, it can offer a system more resilient to global forces, able to survive events like war and economic downturns that…  ( 7 min )
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    Rethinking Server-Timing As A Critical Monitoring Tool
    What makes the underused `Server-Timing` header uniquely powerful among all other response headers? We’ll rethink the expectation for using it exclusively for timing and see fast solutions for hard-to-solve monitoring challenges.  ( 17 min )
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    Sicherheitslücken in Sonicwall SMA 1000 und SSL-VPN erlauben unbefugten Zugriff
    Sonicwall schließt mehrere Sicherheitslücken in Firmwares von SMA-1000-Geräten und in SSL-VPN NetExtender. Angreifer könnten sich etwa Zugriff verschaffen.  ( 3 min )

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    Hackers are exploiting critical bug in Zyxel firewalls and VPNs
    Hackers have started to exploit a recently patched critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-30525, that affects Zyxel firewall and VPN devices for businesses. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Fake Pixelmon NFT site infects you with password-stealing malware
    A fake Pixelmon NFT site entices fans with free tokens and collectibles while infecting them with malware that steals their cryptocurrency wallets. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Windows admins frustrated by Quick Assist moving to Microsoft Store
    Windows admins have been expressing their dismay at Microsoft's decision to move the Quick Assist remote assistance tool to the Microsoft Store. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Convertible, Tablet oder Notebook: Das darf ein Touch-Laptop kosten
    220 Euro für einen Laptop mit Touch-Display? Wir zeigen Windows-Notebooks, Convertible-PCs und 2-in-1-Geräte aller Preisklassen und was sie können.  ( 6 min )
    Auf grüner Welle durch die Stadt: Apps sollen Stau verhindern
    Stockender Verkehr – ein Ärgernis für Autofahrer und umweltschädlich. Hessen setzt auf Digitalisierung des Stadtverkehrs, für weniger Stau und sauberere Luft.  ( 5 min )
    E-Paper-Displays: Bessere Farben und ein videotauglicher Schirm
    EInk hat mit seiner elektronischen Tinte enorme Fortschritte erzielt. Jüngst zeigte das Unternehmen farbstarke Schilder und sogar ein farbiges Videodisplay.  ( 5 min )
    Farbstarke Nanopartikel: Künftig sollen auch preiswerte TVs satte Farben zeigen
    Quantenpunkte findet man bald auch in TVs unter 500 Euro, denn die Partikel überleben nun auch in der Luft. Die Nanopartikel taugen zudem als Projektionsfläche.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Machine Learning mit TensorFlow: Die Webinar-Serie von Heise
    In vier digitalen Live-Trainings lernen Interessierte in insgesamt 16 praxisnahen Stunden, wie sie mit TensorFlow eigene Machine-Learning-Projekte umsetzen.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Projektmanagement mit Jira und Confluence: Die Webinar-Serie von Heise
    An drei Terminen im Mai und Juni lernen Interessierte in 12 praxisnahen Stunden, Projektmanagement mit den Atlassian-Tools zu meistern.  ( 4 min )
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    Colocation consolidation: Analysts look at what's driving the feeding frenzy
    Sometimes a half-sized shipping container at the base of a cell tower is all you need Analysis  Colocation facilities aren't just a place to drop a couple of servers anymore. Many are quickly becoming full-fledged infrastructure-as-a-service providers as they embrace new consumption-based models and place a stronger emphasis on networking and edge connectivity.…  ( 11 min )
    D-Wave deploys first US-based Advantage quantum system
    For those that want to keep their data in the homeland Quantum computing outfit D-Wave Systems has announced availability of an Advantage quantum computer accessible via the cloud but physically located in the US, a key move for selling quantum services to American customers.…  ( 8 min )

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    Microsoft fixes new PetitPotam Windows NTLM Relay attack vector
    A recent security update for a Windows NTLM Relay Attack has been confirmed to be a previously unfixed vector for the PetitPotam attack. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Angry IT admin wipes employer’s databases, gets 7 years in prison
    Han Bing, a former database administrator for Lianjia, a Chinese real-estate brokerage giant, has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for logging into corporate systems and deleting the company's data. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Crypto robber who lured victims via Snapchat and stole £34,000 jailed
    Online crypto scams and ponzi schemes leveraging social media platforms are hardly anything new. But, this gruesome case of a London-based crypto robber transcends the virtual realm and tells a shocking tale of real-life victims from whom the perpetrator successfully stole £34,000. [...]  ( 7 min )
    Crypto thief threatened to cut man's fingers 'one by one,' stole £34K
    Online crypto scams and ponzi schemes leveraging social media platforms are hardly anything new. But, this gruesome case of a London-based crypto robber transcends the virtual realm and tells a shocking tale of real-life victims from whom the perpetrator successfully stole £34,000. [...]  ( 7 min )
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    Bosses using AI to hire candidates risk discriminating against disabled applicants
    US publishes technical guide to help organizations avoid violating Americans with Disabilities Act The Biden administration and Department of Justice have warned employers using AI software for recruitment purposes to take extra steps to support disabled job applicants or they risk violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).…  ( 9 min )
    How ICE became a $2.8b domestic surveillance agency
    Your US tax dollars at work The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has spent about $2.8 billion over the past 14 years on a massive surveillance "dragnet" that uses big data and facial-recognition technology to secretly spy on most Americans, according to a report from Georgetown Law's Center on Privacy and Technology.…  ( 9 min )
    Fully automated AI networks less than 5 years away, reckons Juniper CEO
    You robot kids, get off my LAN AI will completely automate the network within five years, Juniper CEO Rami Rahim boasted during the company’s Global Summit this week.…  ( 9 min )
    Pictured: Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way
    We speak to scientists involved in historic first snap – and no, this isn't the M87* Astronomers have captured a clear image of the gigantic supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy for the first time.…  ( 10 min )
    Shopping for malware: $260 gets you a password stealer. $90 for a crypto-miner...
    We take a look at low, low subscription prices – not that we want to give anyone any ideas A Tor-hidden website dubbed the Eternity Project is offering a toolkit of malware, including ransomware, worms, and – coming soon – distributed denial-of-service programs, at low prices.…  ( 10 min )
    Ukrainian crook jailed in US for selling thousands of stolen login credentials
    Touting info on 6,700 compromised systems will get you four years behind bars A Ukrainian man has been sentenced to four years in a US federal prison for selling on a dark-web marketplace stolen login credentials for more than 6,700 compromised servers.…  ( 9 min )
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    NSA: Keine Hintertür für Spione in quantengesicherter Verschlüsselung
    2015 musste das NIST einen Verschlüsselungsalgorithmus beerdigen, da ihn die NSA unterwandert hatte. Bei Post-Quanten-Kryptografie soll das nicht passieren.  ( 5 min )
    EU-Staaten: Internetkonzerne sollen für Netzausbau und Datenverkehr zahlen
    Große Online-Plattformen inklusive Netflix müssen laut EU-Rat künftig eine Infrastrukturabgabe zahlen, damit bis 2030 überall Gigabit-Anschlüsse möglich sind.  ( 5 min )
    Asus Vivobook 13 Slate im Test: Windows-Tablet mit OLED-Display
    Das Asus Vivobook 13 Slate bietet als Windows-Tablet ab 590 Euro ein OLED-Display. Ob das 2-in-1-Laptop mit dem Surface mithalten kann, zeigt der Test.  ( 6 min )
    Raspi-Projekte für Pico und ältere Raspis | c’t uplink 43.1
    Neue Raspi-Bastelprojekte: eine USB-Verlängerung übers LAN und ein Ultraschall-Zollstock. Zudem: Was der Microcontroller Raspi Pi Pico und ältere Raspis können.  ( 4 min )
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    It will soon be easy for self-driving cars to hide in plain sight. We shouldn’t let them.
    Last month, a video went viral that showed a San Francisco police officer, at night, stopping a car that didn’t have its headlights on. Except that this was no ordinary car. As the cop approaches the vehicle, someone off-camera shouts, “Ain’t nobody in it!” The car, operated by Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, is…  ( 5 min )
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    Get Lifetime Access to 2022 Cybersecurity Certification Prep Courses @ 95% Off
    Ever thought about working full-time in cybersecurity? With millions of unfilled jobs around, now is a great time to get into the industry. Of course, there are many different roles in this field. But all of them require the same handful of professional certifications. The 2022 Ultimate Advanced CyberSecurity Professional Certification Bundle helps you collect the full house, with five  ( 3 min )
    SonicWall Releases Patches for New Flaws Affecting SSLVPN SMA1000 Devices
    SonicWall has published an advisory warning of a trio of security flaws in its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 appliances, including a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability. The weaknesses in question impact SMA 6200, 6210, 7200, 7210, 8000v running firmware versions 12.4.0 and 12.4.1. The list of vulnerabilities is below - CVE-2022-22282 (CVSS score: 8.2) - Unauthenticated Access  ( 2 min )

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    The Week in Ransomware - May 13th 2022 - A National Emergency
    While ransomware attacks have slowed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions, the malware threat continues to affect organizations worldwide. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Italian CERT: Hacktivists hit govt sites in ‘Slow HTTP’ DDoS attacks
    Italy's Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) has published an announcement about the recent DDoS attacks that key sites in the country suffered in the last couple of days. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft: Sysrv botnet targets Windows, Linux servers with new exploits
    Microsoft says the Sysrv botnet is now exploiting vulnerabilities in the Spring Framework and WordPress to ensnare and deploy cryptomining malware on vulnerable Windows and Linux servers. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Fake Binance NFT Mystery Box bots steal victim's crypto wallets
    A new RedLine malware distribution campaign promotes fake Binance NFT mystery box bots on YouTube to lure people into infecting themselves with the information-stealing malware from GitHub repositories. [...]  ( 4 min )
    SonicWall ‘strongly urges’ admins to patch SSLVPN SMA1000 bugs
    SonicWall "strongly urges" customers to patch several high-risk security flaws impacting its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 Series line of products that can let attackers bypass authorization and, potentially, compromise unpatched appliances. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Google Chrome updates failing on Android devices in Russia
    A growing number of Russian Chrome users on Android report getting errors when attempting to install the latest available update of the popular web browser. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Another ex-eBay exec admits cyberstalking web souk critics
    David Harville is seventh to cop to harassment campaign David Harville, eBay's former director of global resiliency, pleaded guilty this week to five felony counts of participating in a plan to harass and intimidate journalists who were critical of the online auction business.…  ( 9 min )
    TSMC, Samsung plan price hikes for chip designers – reports
    Nvidia, AMD, Apple et al may be forced to pass cost on to customers Just as costs for some components have started to come down, TSMC and Samsung, the two largest contract chip manufacturers in the world, are reportedly planning to increase prices of production, which may affect Nvidia, AMD, Apple, and others that rely on the foundries.…  ( 8 min )
    Finnish open-source-as-a-service startup Aiven adds $1bn to valuation
    Demand for PostgreSQL and Kafka driving interest in cloud service, CEO tells The Register Finnish open-source-as-a-service provider Aiven received $210 million in funding this week, adding $1 billion to its nominal valuation in just nine months.…  ( 8 min )
    Software patching must work like car safety recalls, says US cyber boss
    Adds infosec regulation coming to more industries but with a light touch, more collaboration Black Hat Asia  Software made unsafe by dependencies should be fixed without users needing to interact with the source of the problem, according to US National Cyber Director Chris Inglis, who serves in the Executive Office of the President.…  ( 8 min )
    Micron dangles predictable memory price agreements in front of vendors
    The idea? To get investors muttering: DRAM, those gross margins are stable... Memory and storage maker Micron Technology has revealed a new business model intended to address the volatility in the memory market that has resulted in sharp swings in pricing over the past several years.…  ( 9 min )
    Most organizations hit by ransomware would pay up if hit again
    Nine out of ten organizations would do it all over again, keeping attackers in business Almost nine in 10 organizations that have suffered a ransomware attack would choose to pay the ransom if hit again, according to a new report, compared with two-thirds of those that have not experienced an attack.…  ( 9 min )
    'Peacetime in cyberspace is a chaotic environment' says senior US advisor
    The internet is now the first battleground of any new war – before the shooting starts Black Hat Asia  Cyber war has become an emerged aspect of broader armed conflicts, commencing before the first shot is fired, cybersecurity expert Kenneth Geers told the audience at the Black Hat Asia conference on Friday.…  ( 8 min )
    Windows Subsystem for Linux gets bleeding-edge Ubuntu
    'This is not recommended for production development. It may be unstable and it will have bugs' Canonical has begun slinging daily builds of Ubuntu at Windows Subsystem for Linux. We took a look at the not-for-production code.…  ( 8 min )
    Iran-linked Cobalt Mirage extracts money, info from US orgs – report
    Khamenei, can you just not? Not right now, fam The Iran-linked Cobalt Mirage crew is running attacks against America for both financial gain and for cyber-espionage purposes, according to Secureworks' threat intelligence team.…  ( 10 min )
    Confirmation dialog Groundhog Day: I click OK and it keeps coming back
    Yes/No/Cancel culture at its worst Something for the Weekend  "We all know what we're doing today? Good. Do your best!"…  ( 11 min )
    Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over bot numbers claim
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    Microsoft adds unscheduled breaks to most certification exams
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    Cool Hover Effects That Use CSS Text Shadow
    In my last article we saw how CSS background properties allow us to create cool hover effects. This time, we will focus on the CSS text-shadow property to explore even more interesting hovers. You are probably wondering how adding shadow … Cool Hover Effects That Use CSS Text Shadow originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 7 min )
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    Google Created 'Open-Source Maintenance Crew' to Help Secure Critical Projects
    Google on Thursday announced the creation of a new "Open Source Maintenance Crew" to focus on bolstering the security of critical open source projects. Additionally, the tech giant pointed out Open Source Insights as a tool for analyzing packages and their dependency graphs, using it to determine "whether a vulnerability in a dependency might affect your code." "With this information, developers  ( 2 min )
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    Playstation: Lücke in NetBSD-Treiber könnte Codeschmuggel ermöglichen
    Sonys Playstation nutzt zumindest Teile von NetBSD. Eine Treiber-Sicherheitslücke könnte Angreifern aus dem LAN ermöglichen, eigenen Code einzuschleusen.  ( 4 min )
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    Eine Sicherheitslücke in der Desktop-Firewall ZoneAlarm könnte Angreifern ermöglichen, ihre Rechte im System auszuweiten und somit die Kontrolle zu übernehmen.  ( 3 min )
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    Top Tasks: To Focus On What Matters You Must De-Focus On What Doesn’t
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    Iranian hackers exposed in a highly targeted espionage campaign
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    Ukrainian imprisoned for selling access to thousands of PCs
    Glib Oleksandr Ivanov-Tolpintsev, a 28-year-old from Ukraine, was sentenced today to 4 years in prison for stealing thousands of login credentials per week and selling them on a dark web marketplace. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Eternity malware kit offers stealer, miner, worm, ransomware tools
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    Zyxel fixes firewall flaws that could lead to hacked networks
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    Zyxel silently fixes critical RCE vulnerability in firewall products
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    BPFdoor: Stealthy Linux malware bypasses firewalls for remote access
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    Windows 11 to show suggested actions when copying data to the clipboard
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    How Intel and AMD hope to win the cloud security game
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    What 'share of wallet' means and why it matters to SAP
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    Workstation, server, IoT? No worries. Fedora 36 is out – all 13 editions of it
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    Rackspace considers selling part of business: 'Everything' on the table
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    Private equity snaps up datacenter operator Switch for nearly $11b
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    Open-source leaders' reputations as jerks is undeserved
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    BMW looks to quantum computers to speed R&D
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    Europe proposes tackling child abuse by killing privacy, strong encryption
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    Transforming the automotive supply chain for the 21st century
    Geo-political tensions and digital transformation—which continue to reshape production and assembly processes across various industries—have exposed vulnerabilities in the traditional “just-in-time” (JIT) supply-chain model in the last few years. Pioneered in Japan and popularized by Toyota in the 1970s, the JIT method aims to avoid excess inventory by ordering products and raw materials only when…  ( 6 min )
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    Google is failing to enforce its own ban on ads for stalkerware
    Google Search displays advertisements for stalkerware services that boast real-time monitoring of romantic partners and spouses, despite the company’s self-imposed ban on such ads.  According to research by mobile security firm Certo Software and confirmed by MIT Technology Review, Google Search queries related to tracking partners such as a wife or girlfriend commonly return ads…  ( 4 min )
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    A CSS Slinky in 3D? Challenge Accepted!
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    Iranian Hackers Leveraging BitLocker and DiskCryptor in Ransomware Attacks
    A ransomware group with an Iranian operational connection has been linked to a string of file-encrypting malware attacks targeting organizations in Israel, the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Cybersecurity firm Secureworks attributed the intrusions to a threat actor it tracks under the moniker Cobalt Mirage, which it said is linked to an Iranian hacking crew dubbed Cobalt Illusion (aka APT35,  ( 3 min )
    E.U. Proposes New Rules for Tech Companies to Combat Online Child Sexual Abuse
    The European Commission on Wednesday proposed new regulation that would require tech companies to scan for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and grooming behavior, raising worries that it could undermine end-to-end encryption (E2EE). To that end, online service providers, including hosting services and communication apps, are expected to proactively scan their platforms for CSAM as well as  ( 4 min )
    Thousands of WordPress Sites Hacked to Redirect Visitors to Scam Sites
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    Android and Chrome Users Can Soon Generate Virtual Credit Cards to Protect Real Ones
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    Everything We Learned From the LAPSUS$ Attacks
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    Government Agencies Warn of Increase in Cyberattacks Targeting MSPs
    Multiple cybersecurity authorities from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S. on Wednesday released a joint advisory warning of threats targeting managed service providers (MSPs) and their customers. Key among the recommendations include identifying and disabling accounts that are no longer in use, enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) on MSP accounts that access customer  ( 3 min )
    CISA Urges Organizations to Patch Actively Exploited F5 BIG-IP Vulnerability
    The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added the recently disclosed F5 BIG-IP flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog following reports of active abuse in the wild. The flaw, assigned the identifier CVE-2022-1388 (CVSS score: 9.8), concerns a critical bug in the BIG-IP iControl REST endpoint that provides an unauthenticated adversary with a method to  ( 3 min )
    Hackers Deploy IceApple Exploitation Framework on Hacked MS Exchange Servers
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    Prozessoren-Patchday: AMD und Intel verteilen Updates
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    How To Use Google CrUX To Analyze And Compare The Performance Of JS Frameworks
    In this article, Dan Shappir analyzes the performance cost associated with various frameworks and explains the wide variety of framework and platform choices that are currently available to front-end and fullstack developers.  ( 15 min )

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    Five Eyes turn spotlight on MSPs: Potential weak links in IT supply-chain security
    We can think of one thing the S stands for in some unfortunate cases Miscreants are targeting managed service providers (MSPs) to break into their customers' networks and deploy ransomware, steal data, and spy on them, the Five Eyes nations' cybersecurity authorities have formally warned in a joint security alert.…  ( 9 min )
    IBM's autonomous Mayflower ship breaks down in second transatlantic attempt
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    Google's Flutter app development framework now stable across platforms
    v3.0 has also gained a Casual Games Toolkit Google I/O  Google's Flutter development framework finally achieved its cross-platform aspirations with a stable release of Linux and macOS support.…  ( 11 min )
    GlobalFoundries’ chipmaking machine unfazed by global disruptions
    Records for revenue, gross margin in Q1 as others take a hit While some chipmakers have reported a hit to their revenue due to COVID-19 lockdowns in China and other effects, New York-based GlobalFoundries said its business stood strong in the face of various global disruptions.…  ( 8 min )
    Big Tech shrank the internet while growing its own power
    Classical internetworking and standards matter less, now that CDNs and private networks dominate traffic Analysis  The internet has become smaller – the result of a necessary re-thinking of when and where to use the net's original architecture. But in the process it may also have further concentrated power in the hands of giant technology companies.…  ( 13 min )
    Enterprise-strength FreeBSD-based TrueNAS releases v13.0
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    Qualcomm puts out 5G modem with standalone mmWave mode
    Slips some extra grunt into Snapdragon X70 5G chipset before devices launch Qualcomm has updated its Snapdragon X70 5G chipset to extend range and balance the transmit power for better performance. It also claims the Snapdragon modem will be the first to support a standalone 5G mmWave connection once it is available.…  ( 8 min )
    Rocky Linux sponsor CIQ secures $26m funding for CentOS successor
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    Trying and failing to update Visual Studio? You aren't alone
    The progress bar of lies reborn as a cheery 'Checking' message Microsoft Visual Studio appears to be having a bad Wednesday with users of the development suite forced to jump into Microsoft's feedback forum to complain about prolonged problems with the software's installer.…  ( 7 min )
    Fresh ransomware samples indicate REvil is back
    Secureworks' investigation only the latest evidence Kaseya and JBS attackers are on the move again New ransomware samples analyzed by Secureworks' threat intelligence team are the latest indication that high-profile ransomware operation REvil is once again up and running after months of relative inactivity.…  ( 8 min )
    Half of developers still at screens even during breaks
    Going for a walk: Good. Doomscrolling: Bad What are your peers doing to stave off burnout? Research from Stack Overflow suggests about half of developers are still spending their breaks in front of a screen.…  ( 8 min )
    MIPS discloses first RISC-V chips coming in Q4 2022
    eVocore processor line aimed at high-performance, real-time compute applications MIPS is back, but this time the company is bringing processors to market based on the RISC-V open instruction set architecture, rather than the MIPS architecture the chip designer is synonymous with.…  ( 8 min )
    Judge agrees damages model in Oracle cloud class-action
    Link between compliance and sales appeared to boost cloud performance in case disputed by Big Red A US class-action case claiming Oracle falsely inflated its cloud revenue by threatening customers with audits is set to continue after a federal judge approved the damages model proposed by the plaintiffs.…  ( 8 min )
    .NET 5 and Windows 10 20H2 drop out of support
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    4G to dominate cellular IoT until 2028, when 5G takes over
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    Red Hat makes OpenShift a key part of its edge initiative
    Zero-touch provisioning, single-node deployments, and Advanced Cluster Management support confirmed Red Hat Summit  Red Hat is targeting edge deployments with fresh features across a portfolio based around containerized software deployments that build on its Enterprise Linux and OpenShift application platform.…  ( 7 min )
    Aerospace biz Orbex shows off a prototype Prime on its Scottish stand
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    Comms giant BT sees $30m+ savings in 5 years with ServiceNow project
    IT and network services to replace 56 legacy workflow systems with ServiceNow UK telecoms and IT services company BT is forecasting £25 million ($30.8 million) in savings over five years by ditching some legacy applications and switching to ServiceNow workflow and automation technologies.…  ( 8 min )
    Yahoo Japan strives for universal passwordless authentication
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    SAS backs Python as alternative to its own language
    Analytics veteran also cosies up to consultancies to extend market reach in IPO year Analytics industry veteran SAS has announced support for Python in its proprietary analytics studio.…  ( 8 min )
    LIDAR in iPhones is not about better photos – it's about the future of low-cost augmented reality
    The cost of kit to capture the real world is plummeting, thanks to Apple For the past six months I've been staring at the backside of my iPhone 13 Pro wondering what possessed Apple to build a Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) camera into its flagship smartphone.…  ( 9 min )
    Indian government accuses Uber of jacking up prices for loyal customers
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    The end of the iPod – last model available 'while supplies last'
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    Intel taps Scale Computing for low-power edge platform
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    Intel blames software, COVID lockdowns for Arc GPU delays
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    Email domain for NPM lib with 6m downloads a week grabbed by expert to make a point
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    Windows 11 KB5013943 update causes 0xc0000135 application errors
    Windows 11 users are receiving 0xc0000135 errors when attempting to launch applications after installing the recent Windows 11 KB5013943 cumulative update. [...]  ( 4 min )
    US charges hacker for breaching brokerage accounts, securities fraud
    The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has charged Idris Dayo Mustapha for a range of cybercrime activities that took place between 2011 and 2018, resulting in financial losses estimated to over $5,000,000. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft: Windows 10 20H2 has reached end of service
    Microsoft says multiple editions of Windows 10 20H2 and Windows 10 1909 have reached their end of service (EOS) on this month's Patch Tuesday, on May 10, 2022. [...]  ( 4 min )
    HP fixes bug letting attackers overwrite firmware in over 200 models
    HP has released BIOS updates today to fix two high-severity vulnerabilities affecting a wide range of PC and notebook products, which might allow arbitrary code execution. [...]  ( 4 min )
    New stealthy Nerbian RAT malware spotted in ongoing attacks
    A new remote access trojan called Nerbian RAT has been discovered that includes a rich set of features, including the ability to evade detection and analysis by researchers. [...]  ( 4 min )
    CISA tells federal agencies to fix actively exploited F5 BIG-IP bug
    The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a new security vulnerability to its list of actively exploited bugs, the critical severity CVE-2022-1388 affecting BIG-IP network devices. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Our Medical Devices' Open Source Problem – What Are the Risks?
    There is no doubt that open source powers our development processes, enabling software developers to build high quality, innovative products faster than ever before. But OSS also comes with its own set of risks that device manufacturers must address while leveraging its many advantages. [...]  ( 5 min )
    FBI, CISA, and NSA warn of hackers increasingly targeting MSPs
    Members of the Five Eyes (FVEY) intelligence alliance today warned managed service providers (MSPs) and their customers that they're increasingly targeted by supply chain attacks. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Bitter cyberspies target South Asian govts with new malware
    New activity has been observed from Bitter, an APT group focused on cyberespionage, targeting the government of Bangladesh with new malware with remote file execution capabilities. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft fixes Windows Direct3D issue behind app crashes
    Microsoft has addressed a known issue causing apps using Direct3D 9 to experience issues after installing April 2022 cumulative updates, including crashes and errors on systems using certain GPUs. [...]  ( 3 min )
    New IceApple exploit toolset deployed on Microsoft Exchange servers
    Security researchers have found a new post-exploitation framework that they dubbed IceApple, deployed mainly on Microsoft Exchange servers across a wide geography. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Critical F5 BIG-IP vulnerability exploited to wipe devices
    A recently disclosed F5 BIG-IP vulnerability has been used in destructive attacks, attempting to erase a device's file system and make the server unusable. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    24 weitere Sprachen für Google Translate und neue Ansichten in Maps und mehr
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    Intel: "SmartNIC"-Netzwerkadapter mit 800 Gbit/s für Cloud-Rechenzentren
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    Google I/O: Künstliche Intelligenz soll Informationsflut in Workspace bremsen
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    Voll flexibel: Samsung zeigt Mobildisplays zum Falten und Auseinanderziehen
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    Analyst: iPhone mit USB-C kommt wohl 2023
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    l+f: Chinesen wollen Windows sicherer machen – oder doch nicht?
    Chinesische Sicherheitsforscher haben offensichtlich die Regeln der eigenen Regierung verletzt.  ( 3 min )
    Quantencomputer: IBM verzehnfacht Qubits in drei Jahren
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    Jetzt patchen! F5 BIG-IP-Systeme werden aktiv angegriffen
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    Google dichtet Speicherverschlüsselung des AMD Epyc ab
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    "The Queen's Speech": Neues Datenschutzgesetz angekündigt
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    EU-Urheberrecht: Google vereinfacht Zahlungen an Nachrichten-Websites
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    Red Hat Summit: RHEL 9 und neue Managed-Cloud-Services vorgestellt
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    Exaflops-Supercomputer Aurora: Alle(s) fertig, bis auf Intel
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    USB-C-Pflicht für Mobilgeräte auf der Zielgeraden
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    .NET 7.0 Preview 4: Die Rückkehr von Program.Main()
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    Hardware-Beschleuniger: Googles Cloud TPU VMs jetzt allgemein verfügbar
    Die allgemeine Verfügbarkeit beinhaltet eine neue TPU-Einbettungs-API, die komplexe ML-basierte Ranking- und Empfehlungs-Workloads beschleunigen soll.  ( 3 min )
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    Praxisbezogen erlernen Sie, wie man den DevSecOps-Prozess auf Anwendungsebene um automatisierte Sicherheitsprüfungen ergänzt. Mit Rabatt bis 23. Mai.  ( 3 min )
    Patchday Adobe: Schadcode-Lücken bedrohen ColdFusion, InDesign & Co.
    Es gibt wichtige Sicherheitsupdates für Anwendungen von Adobe. Den Großteil der Lücken stuft der Software-Hersteller als kritisch ein.  ( 3 min )
    Webbrowser: Google schließt in Chrome 13 Sicherheitslücken
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    Patchday Microsoft: Windows-Schwachstelle attackiert - Domain-Controller updaten
    Eine aktiv ausgenutzte Schwachstelle betrifft viele Windows- und Windows-Server-Versionen. Zwei weitere Lücken sind bekannt. Attacken könnten bevorstehen.  ( 3 min )
    Patchday: SAP behebt acht neu entdeckte Sicherheitsprobleme
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    heise meets… Status der Digitalisierung der Verwaltung
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    Bitter APT Hackers Add Bangladesh to Their List of Targets in South Asia
    An espionage-focused threat actor known for targeting China, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia has expanded to set its sights on Bangladeshi government organizations as part of an ongoing campaign that commenced in August 2021. Cybersecurity firm Cisco Talos attributed the activity with moderate confidence to a hacking group dubbed the Bitter APT based on overlaps in the command-and-control (C2)  ( 3 min )
    [White Paper] Social Engineering: What You Need to Know to Stay Resilient
    Security and IT teams are losing sleep as would-be intruders lay siege to the weakest link in any organization's digital defense: employees. By preying on human emotion, social engineering scams inflict billions of dollars of damage with minimal planning or expertise. Cybercriminals find it easier to manipulate people before resorting to technical "hacking" tactics. Recent research reveals that  ( 3 min )
    Researchers Warn of Nerbian RAT Targeting Entities in Italy, Spain, and the U.K
    A previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) written in the Go programming language has been spotted disproportionately targeting entities in Italy, Spain, and the U.K. Called Nerbian RAT by enterprise security firm Proofpoint, the novel malware leverages COVID-19-themed lures to propagate as part of a low volume email-borne phishing campaign that started on April 26, 2022. "The newly  ( 3 min )
    Malicious NPM Packages Target German Companies in Supply Chain Attack
    Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a number of malicious packages in the NPM registry specifically targeting a number of prominent companies based in Germany to carry out supply chain attacks. "Compared with most malware found in the NPM repository, this payload seems particularly dangerous: a highly-sophisticated, obfuscated piece of malware that acts as a backdoor and allows the  ( 3 min )
    E.U. Blames Russia for Cyberattack on KA-SAT Satellite Network Operated by Viasat
    The Five Eyes nations comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S., along with Ukraine and the European Union, formally pinned Russia for masterminding an attack on an international satellite communication (SATCOM) provider that had "spillover" effects across Europe. The cyber offensive, which took place one hour before the Kremlin's military invasion of Ukraine on February  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft Releases Fix for New Zero-Day with May 2022 Patch Tuesday Updates
    Microsoft on Tuesday rolled out fixes for as many as 74 security vulnerabilities, including one for a zero-day bug that's being actively exploited in the wild. Of the 74 issues, seven are rated Critical, 66 are rated Important, and one is rated low in severity. Two of the flaws are listed as publicly known at the time of release. These encompass 24 remote code execution (RCE), 21 elevation of  ( 4 min )
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    Jetzt patchen! F5 BIG-IP-Systeme werden aktiv angegriffen
    Angreifer nutzen Sicherheitslücken in den BIG-IP-Systemen von F5 aus, um darin einzubrechen, die Systeme unbrauchbar zu machen oder sie zu übernehmen.  ( 4 min )
    Patchday Adobe: Schadcode-Lücken bedrohen ColdFusion, InDesign & Co.
    Es gibt wichtige Sicherheitsupdates für Anwendungen von Adobe. Den Großteil der Lücken stuft der Software-Hersteller als kritisch ein.  ( 3 min )
    Webbrowser: Google schließt in Chrome 13 Sicherheitslücken
    Google hat den Desktop-Webbrowser sowie die Extended-Stable-Version von Chrome aktualisiert. Die Standardversion korrigiert 13 sicherheitsrelevante Fehler.  ( 4 min )
    Patchday Microsoft: Windows-Schwachstelle attackiert - Domain-Controller updaten
    Eine aktiv ausgenutzte Schwachstelle betrifft viele Windows- und Windows-Server-Versionen. Zwei weitere Lücken sind bekannt. Attacken könnten bevorstehen.  ( 3 min )
    Patchday: SAP behebt acht neu entdeckte Sicherheitsprobleme
    Zum Mai-Patchday meldet SAP acht neue Sicherheitslücken und aktualisiert Artikel zu vier Schwachstellen, die das Unternehmen bereits früher abgedichtet hat.  ( 3 min )
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    COLRv1 and CSS font-palette: Web Typography Gets Colorful
    According to Toshi Omagari, the author of Arcade Game Typography, the world’s first multi-colored digital font was created in 1982 for a never-released video game called Insector. Multi-colored fonts, sometimes called chromatic type, are still relatively rare on the … COLRv1 and CSS font-palette: Web Typography Gets Colorful originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 8 min )
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    The Download: Russia’s satellite hack, and Shanghai’s intensifying lockdown
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Russia hacked a US satellite company one hour before the Ukraine invasion What happened: Just an hour before Russian troops invaded Ukraine, Russian government hackers targeted the American satellite company Viasat, officials from the…  ( 4 min )
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    How Even Small UX Changes Can Result In An Increase In Conversion (A Case Study)
    In this article, we will be taking a closer look at a design case study and discuss possible reasons why its customers abandon their online shopping carts and what solutions are recommended in each particular case.  ( 7 min )

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    Intel puts ‘desktop-caliber’ CPUs in laptops with 12th-gen Core HX
    And puts the usual claims of world-beating performance in its marketing Intel Vision  Intel has said it has put "desktop-caliber" silicon in a mobile package to provide its fastest 12th-generation Core laptop processors yet.…  ( 9 min )
    US, Europe formally blame Russia for data wiper attacks against Ukraine, Viasat
    Thank goodness someone cleared that one up The US and the European Union have officially blamed Russia for a series of destructive data-wiping malware infections in Ukrainian government and private-sector networks – and said they will "take steps" to defend against and respond to Kremlin-orchestrated attacks.…  ( 8 min )
    At last, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 slips out
    First major release since IBM spent $34b buying distro giant, includes kernel 5.14, systemd 249, Python 3.9 and more Red Hat Summit  Red Hat has officially lifted the lid on version 9 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), code-named Plow, the latest major version of the dominant paid-for, commercial server Linux.…  ( 8 min )
    Virginians sue to block rural Amazon datacenter
    When it comes to web giant's multi-story facilities in this specific spot, we're haters Residents in rural Culpeper County, Virginia, aren't letting Amazon build a datacenter without a fight, so they've sued the county to stop the project. …  ( 8 min )
    Appian awarded over $2b after claiming Pegasystems stole its data
    Low-code platform providers' legal tussle ends with 'largest damages award in Virginia state court history' Appian has been awarded more than $2 billion in damages from Pegasystems for "trade secret misappropriation."…  ( 8 min )
    Palantir summons specter of nuclear conflict as share price collapses
    Is spy-tech outfit trying to distract from underperforming results? Palantir's CEO invoked the specter of nuclear war as the US spy-tech company posted net losses of $101 million and revenue guidance undershot market expectations.…  ( 7 min )
    OpenVMS on x86-64 reaches production status with v9.2
    One of the most battle-tested OSes out there hits commodity kit, but does anyone still care? VMS Software Inc. has announced the release of OpenVMS 9.2, the first production-supported release for commercial off-the-shelf x86 hardware.…  ( 8 min )
    Red Hat adds more Cloud Services to support OpenShift apps
    Updates aim to ease complexities of building applications for a hybrid cloud environment Red Hat has expanded its Red Hat Cloud Services that support the OpenShift application platform, adding new components to help with the development of hybrid applications such as a Service Registry, plus middleware to make it easier to link to cloud database services.…  ( 7 min )
    Intel's Habana unit reveals new Nvidia A100 challengers
    Gaudi 2, Greco AI chips, plus more details on Arctic Sound-M server GPUs Intel Vision  Intel is ramping up its efforts to take on GPU giant Nvidia in the accelerated computing space with a strategy that focuses on a diverse portfolio of silicon built for different purposes.…  ( 10 min )
    IBM: Give us three years to solve quantum computing scaling
    Big Blue claims it'll have a 4,158 qubit system by 2025 IBM Think  IBM has big plans for its quantum computing gambit, including the launch of a 4,158-qubit system by 2025. To put that in context, the company just launched it's 127-qubit "Eagle" system in 2021.…  ( 7 min )
    Malware goes regional as attackers change tactics
    SEO techniques employed to increase visibility of poisoned documents claims Netskope Most malware attacks now originate from the same region as the victim, according to a new report, a sign that malicious actors are changing their tactics.…  ( 7 min )
    Intel sticks with FPGAs and ASICs for next-gen IPUs
    Chip giant sticking with multi-architecture ASIC/FPGA approach through 2024 Intel Vision  Intel's two-pronged ASIC/FPGA infrastructure processing unit (IPU) strategy was on full display at this week's Intel Vision event, where the chipmaker teased its upcoming 400Gbit/sec and 800Gbit/sec devices.…  ( 7 min )
    Asahi Linux project shows progress in graphics drivers on Apple's M1
    Follow the blue rabbit! Graphics driver developer lead talks to The Reg Progress was made in persuading 3D graphics to work in Linux on Apple's M1 over the weekend – in the form of a blue rabbit.…  ( 7 min )
    Email out, Slack and Teams in for business communications
    For the first time, more respondents indicate a preference for instant messaging, says SWZD The COVID-19 pandemic may trigger the end of email's dominance in business communications.…  ( 7 min )
    Google blocks paid apps from Play Store in Russia
    Cites 'payment system disruption' as credit card companies pull out of region Google has begun blocking downloads of paid apps and their updates in Russia as of May 5, citing compliance issues.…  ( 7 min )
    Astra Space to launch satellites from Shetland
    Rockets could fly from the UK as soon as next year The UK's SaxaVord spaceport has agreed a deal with Astra Space to launch satellites from the Unst facility from 2023.…  ( 7 min )
    Jeffrey Snover claims Microsoft demoted him for inventing PowerShell
    Twitter thread reveals Redmondian machinations PowerShell inventor Jeffrey Snover has aired some grievances about how his indispensable tool once got him demoted.…  ( 7 min )
    Why Marvell bought interconnect upstart Tanzanite
    A little bit of DDR5 in my life, a little bit of storage by my side, a little bit of compute is all I need Marvell Technology has announced its intent to acquire compute express link (CXL) startup Tanzanite in an all-cash deal it says will accelerate its composable infrastructure aspirations.…  ( 8 min )
    Motorola benefits from delays in the UK's emergency services network, says govt
    Providing both old Airwave system and its replacement boosted supplier's profits, says British Home Office The UK's Home Office has admitted Motorola has "very significantly benefited" from the delay to the Emergency Services Network (ESN) because it also profits from the extension of the current Airwave communication network used by police, fire brigades and the like.…  ( 9 min )
    OVH: The cloud should be open, reversible, interoperable
    CEO Michel Paulin on coming back from a datacenter blaze and playing nicely with others Interview  OVHcloud is perhaps best known for cloud computing, hosting, and dedicated servers in its network of datacenters but the company has also made news in other arenas. For instance, taking on Microsoft in the European courts or the fire at one of its datacenters that destroyed customer data.…  ( 11 min )
    iOS, Android stores host more than 1.5 million 'abandoned' apps
    That's more than the total that are actively maintained, study claims A study has found more outdated apps in Apple's App Store and Google Play than actively updated ones. …  ( 8 min )
    Samsung unveils 512GB DRAM CXL module in E3.S form factor
    PCIe 5.0 device hints at servers with lots of memory, maybe shared Samsung has unveiled a 512-gigabyte Compute Express Link (CXL) DRAM module, which awaits servers to make it sing.…  ( 8 min )
    Industry pushes back against India's data security breach reporting requirements
    Filling in a form at 4am improves infosec or privacy how, exactly? Opposition is building to India's recently introduced rules on reporting computer security breaches, which have come under fire for being impractical, ineffective, and impinging on privacy.…  ( 9 min )
    Clearview AI promises not to sell face-recognition database to most US businesses
    Caveats apply, your privacy may vary Clearview AI has promised to stop selling its controversial face-recognizing tech to most private US companies in a settlement proposed this week with the ACLU.…  ( 9 min )
    Uber, Meta to reduce hiring as stocks slide
    Is winter coming already for the US tech sector? Some tech companies are tightening their belts as they adjust to ongoing financial turbulence, with Uber and Meta both looking to reduce expenses and hiring.…  ( 9 min )
    Europe's GDPR coincides with dramatic drop in Android apps
    Privacy rules increase cost, reduce choice, slash revenues, study concludes Europe's data protection regime has reduced the number of apps available in Google Play by "a third," increased costs, and reduced developer revenues, according to a study published Monday.…  ( 11 min )
    Biden signs cybercrime tracking bill into law
    All part of a larger push by the Feds to improve cybersecurity reporting US President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that aims to improve how the federal government tracks and prosecutes cybercrime.…  ( 9 min )
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    UK cybersecurity center sent 33 million alerts to companies
    The NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) in the UK reports having served 33 million alerts to organizations signed up for its "Early Warning" service. Additionally, the government agency has dealt with a record number of online scams in 2021, removing more than 2.7 million from the internet. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Apple discontinues the revolutionary iPod music player
    ​Apple has decided to pull the plug on the production of the iPod Touch (7th gen), discontinuing the revolutionary iOS-based music player introduced 15 years ago. [...]  ( 3 min )
    GitHub announces enhanced 2FA experience for npm accounts
    Today, GitHub has launched a new public beta to notably improve the two-factor authentication (2FA) experience for all npm user accounts. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft fixes new NTLM relay zero-day in all Windows versions
    Microsoft has addressed an actively exploited Windows LSA spoofing zero-day that unauthenticated attackers can exploit remotely to force domain controllers to authenticate them via the Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) security protocol. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Windows 11 KB5013943 update fixes screen flickers and .NET app issues
    Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5013943 cumulative update with security updates, improvements, and fixes for screen flickers in Safe Mode and a bug causing some NET 3.5 apps not to open. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft May 2022 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 75 flaws
    Today is Microsoft's May 2022 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes fixes for three zero-day vulnerabilities, with one actively exploited, and a total of 75 flaws. [...]  ( 7 min )
    Windows 10 KB5013942 and KB5013945 updates released
    Microsoft has released Windows 10 KB5013945 and KB5013942 cumulative updates for versions 21H2, version 21H1, version 20H2, and 1909 to fix security vulnerabilities and resolve bugs. [...]  ( 3 min )
    FluBot Android malware targets Finland in new SMS campaigns
    Finland's National Cyber Security Center (NCSC-FI) has issued a warning about the FluBot Android malware infections increasing due to a new campaign that relies on SMS and MMS for distribution. [...]  ( 4 min )
    UK govt releases free tool to check for email cybersecurity risks
    The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) today released a new email security check service to help organizations easily identify vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to spoof emails or can lead to email privacy breaches. [...]  ( 3 min )
    German automakers targeted in year-long malware campaign
    A years-long phishing campaign has targeted German companies in the automotive industry, attempting to infect their systems with password-stealing malware. [...]  ( 4 min )
    US, EU blame Russia for cyberattack on satellite modems in Ukraine
    The European Union formally accused Russia of coordinating the cyberattack that hit satellite Internet modems in Ukraine on February 24, roughly one hour before Russia invaded Ukraine. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Lincoln College to close after 157 years due ransomware attack
    Lincoln College, a liberal-arts school from rural Illinois, says it will close its doors later this month, 157 years since it was founded and following a hard hit on its finances after the COVID-19 pandemic and a recent ransomware attack.  [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Smart-Home-Zentrale Homey Pro im Test: Alternative zu ioBroker und Raspberry
    Homey Pro integriert zahlreiche Funktechnologien und verspricht Kompatibilität zu Tausenden Smart-Home-Komponenten. Also nur noch eine Zentrale für alles?  ( 8 min )
    Inklusion: Microsoft will Nutzung von Soft- und Hardware erleichtern
    Im Rahmen seines Ability Summit hat Microsoft neue Hard- und Software angekündigt, die allen Menschen Zugang zur digitalen Welt ermöglichen sollen.  ( 4 min )
    Vodafone-Kabelnetz: Viele TV- und Hörfunksender ab August auf neuen Frequenzen
    Betroffen sind bundesweit 13 Millionen TV-Kunden. Die Umstellung erfolgt schrittweise über mehrere Monate und dient der Vereinheitlichung.  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft Security Experts: Managed Services gegen den Fachkräftemangel
    Microsoft kündigt drei neue Managed Services an, die Kunden das Einrichten von Security-Teams abnehmen. Damit will man dem Mangel an Personal entgegentreten.  ( 4 min )
    Gehaltsreport: Hohes Einstiegsgehalt bei IT-Fachkräften
    Zu wenige Fachkräfte sowie eine große Wechselbereitschaft zwingen Arbeitgeber dazu, attraktive Konditionen zu bieten. Die Gehälter sind entsprechend hoch.  ( 4 min )
    Sicherheitslücke in Anti-Rootkit-Treiber von Avast und AVG
    Durch Lücken im Anti-Rootkit-Treiber von Avast und AVG hätten Angreifer ihre Rechte ausweiten können. Ransomware nutzt den Treiber zum Beenden von Virenschutz.  ( 4 min )
    EU und USA: Russland für Ausfall des Satellitennetzwerks KA-Sat verantwortlich
    Die EU, USA und Großbritannien sind sich einig, dass der russische Militärgeheimdienst hinter dem Ausfall des Satelliten-Internets am 24. Februar steckt.  ( 4 min )
    Programmieren: 35 Jahre GCC – Version 12.1 schneidet alte STABS-Zöpfe ab
    Zum 35. Geburtstag räumt das neue GCC-Release auf: Ein älteres Debugging-Format landet beim Alteisen und die Interoperabilität mit Fortran ist erneut ausgebaut.  ( 4 min )
    Clearview: Umstrittene Gesichtserkennungs-App für private US-Firmen verboten
    Clearview darf seine umstrittene Gesichtserkennungssoftware in den USA nach einer gerichtlichen Einigung mit einer Bürgerrechtsorganisation nicht mehr anbieten.  ( 4 min )
    Intel Arc: Desktop-Grafikkarten verspäten sich weiter
    Intel hat ein Problem: Die Arc-Desktop-Grafikkarten rutschen durch Verzögerungen ins Vorstellungsfenster von AMDs und Nvidias nächster GPU-Generation.  ( 3 min )
    Weniger neue Stellen: Meta macht Apple mitverantwortlich
    Facebook macht aufgrund des neuen Trackingschutzes in iOS weniger Umsatz und passt in diesem Jahr seine Neumitarbeiterzahl an.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Automatisierte Textanalyse mit Machine Learning
    Verfahren des maschinellen Lernens helfen, große Textmengen schnell und effizient zu analysieren und auszuwerten. Frühbucherrabatt bis 23. Mai.  ( 3 min )
    Soziales Netzwerk: Spam-Welle rollt durch Xing
    Nutzer des sozialen Business-Netzwerks Xing erhalten derzeit vermehrt Nachrichten, dass sie in Beiträgen erwähnt wurden. Es handelt sich dabei um Spam.  ( 4 min )
    Wegen Corona: Apple verlässt sich stärker auf chinesische Ingenieure
    Der Konzern konnte in der Pandemie deutlich weniger vor Ort bei Fertigern sein. Das soll einem Bericht zufolge die Abhängigkeit von China noch verstärkt haben.  ( 4 min )
    iCloud-Migration: "Dokumente & Daten" landet in Drive
    Wie von Apple vor einem Jahr angekündigt, wird der Legacy-Speicherdienst ins Cloud-Laufwerk migriert. Wer seine Daten vermisst, muss iCloud Drive anschalten.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Projektmanagement mit Jira und Confluence: Die Webinar-Serie von Heise
    An drei Terminen im Mai und Juni lernen Interessierte in 12 praxisnahen Stunden, ihr Projektmanagement zu meistern.  ( 4 min )
    Neue Geschäftsoption: Instagram startet Testphase für NFT
    Instagram will neue Geschäftsmodelle für Inhalte-Ersteller ausprobieren. Der Handel mit NFT darf deshalb im kleinen Rahmen getestet werden.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Machine Learning mit TensorFlow: Die Webinar-Serie von Heise
    In vier digitalen Live-Trainings lernen Interessierte in 16 praxisnahen Stunden, wie sie mit TensorFlow eigene Machine-Learning-Projekte umsetzen.  ( 4 min )
    Deutsche Industrie fordert größere digitale Souveränität der G7
    Der Ukraine-Krieg ist auch ein hybrider Konflikt mit Hackerangriffen. Vor einem G7-Ministertreffen hofft ein Industrieverband auf politische Fortschritte.  ( 4 min )
    BKA-Bericht Cybercrime: Ransomware beeinträchtigt die Funktion des Gemeinwesens
    Das Bedrohungs- und Schadenspotenzial von Verschlüsselungstrojanern ist 2021 laut dem BKA erneut spürbar angestiegen. Ganze Lieferketten seien gefährdet.  ( 5 min )
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    Russia hacked an American satellite company one hour before the Ukraine invasion
    Just an hour before Russian troops invaded Ukraine, Russian government hackers targeted the American satellite company Viasat, officials from the US, EU, and UK said today. The operation resulted in an immediate and significant loss of communication in the earliest days of the war for the Ukrainian military, which relied on Viasat’s services for command…  ( 4 min )
    The Download: Unhelpful chore apps, and bitcoin’s plummeting value
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Chore apps were meant to make mothers’ lives easier. They often don’t. A few years ago, Jamie Gravell needed help. She was working full time while finishing her dissertation, her son had just…  ( 4 min )
    Chore apps were meant to make mothers’ lives easier. They often don’t.
    A few years ago, Jamie Gravell needed help. She was working full time as a research assistant while finishing her dissertation, her son had just turned two, and the housework was piling up, even after she’d repeatedly asked her husband to do more. So she downloaded Cozi. It’s one example of an increasingly popular solution:…  ( 6 min )
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    Let’s Create a Tiny Programming Language
    By now, you are probably familiar with one or more programming languages. But have you ever wondered how you could create your own programming language? And by that, I mean: A programming language is any set of rules that convert … Let’s Create a Tiny Programming Language originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 6 min )
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    5 Benefits of Detection-as-Code
    TL;DR:  Adopt a modern, test-driven methodology for securing your organization with Detection-as-Code. Over the past decade, threat detection has become business-critical and even more complicated. As businesses move to the cloud, manual threat detection processes are no longer able to keep up. How can teams automate security analysis at scale and address the challenges that threaten business  ( 5 min )
    New REvil Samples Indicate Ransomware Gang is Back After Months of Inactivity
    The notorious ransomware operation known as REvil (aka Sodin or Sodinokibi) has resumed after six months of inactivity, an analysis of new ransomware samples has revealed. "Analysis of these samples indicates that the developer has access to REvil's source code, reinforcing the likelihood that the threat group has reemerged," researchers from Secureworks Counter Threat Unit (CTU) said in a  ( 3 min )
    Experts Detail Saintstealer and Prynt Stealer Info-Stealing Malware Families
    Cybersecurity researchers have dissected the inner workings of an information-stealing malware called Saintstealer that's designed to siphon credentials and system information. "After execution, the stealer extracts username, passwords, credit card details, etc.," Cyble researchers said in an analysis last week. "The stealer also steals data from various locations across the system and  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft Mitigates RCE Vulnerability Affecting Azure Synapse and Data Factory
    Microsoft on Monday disclosed that it mitigated a security flaw affecting Azure Synapse and Azure Data Factory that, if successfully exploited, could result in remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-29972, has been codenamed "SynLapse" by researchers from Orca Security, who reported the flaw to Microsoft in January 2022. "The vulnerability was specific to  ( 3 min )
    U.S. Proposes $1 Million Fine on Colonial Pipeline for Safety Violations After Cyberattack
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has proposed a penalty of nearly $1 million to Colonial Pipeline for violating federal safety regulations, worsening the impact of the ransomware attack last year. The $986,400 penalty is the result of an inspection conducted by the regulator of the pipeline operator's control room management (  ( 3 min )
    Critical Gems Takeover Bug Reported in RubyGems Package Manager
    The maintainers of the RubyGems package manager have addressed a critical security flaw that could have been abused to remove gems and replace them with rogue versions under specific circumstances. "Due to a bug in the yank action, it was possible for any RubyGems.org user to remove and replace certain gems even if that user was not authorized to do so," RubyGems said in a security advisory  ( 3 min )
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    Magical SVG Techniques
    It’s no secret that SVGs are super powerful, and yet, they still manage to surprise. Have you ever considered using SVG’s internal coordinate system to create a responsive image grid, for example, or adding texture to an SVG? In this post, we’ll look into some magical SVG techniques that open up new possibilities.  ( 8 min )

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    Mars Ingenuity helicopter and Perseverance are talking again
    NASA drops heater temp to boost batteries as dust hits solar supply The long-lived Ingenuity helicopter has made contact with NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars after an unexpected communications blackout.…  ( 8 min )
    It costs just $7 to rent DCRat to backdoor your network
    Budget-friendly tool breaks the you-get-what-you-pay-for rule A budget-friendly remote access trojan (RAT) that's under active development is selling on underground Russian forums for about $7 for a two-month subscription, according to BlackBerry researchers today. …  ( 9 min )
    US offers $15m reward for information about Conti ransomware gang
    The State Department notice comes in wake of the cybercrims’ attack on Costa Rican government The US government is offering up to $15 million for information about key leaders of the notorious Conti ransomware group and any individual participating in an attack using a variant of Conti's malware.…  ( 9 min )
    Pyramid Analytics receives $120m in VC funding for 'decision intelligence'
    Investor money set to help the software vendor make its AI analytics tech a thing Pyramid Analytics, the BI company which counts Siemens, VW Ireland and Dell among its customers, has secured Series E funding of $120 million.…  ( 8 min )
    Tesla sues former engineer, claims he stole Dojo supercomputer trade secrets
    AI is meant to solve solve tech challenges innate in designing, running complex system Tesla has started legal action against a former employee the company alleges was copying confidential data from its Project Dojo supercomputer onto his own systems outside the company. It further alleges he then tried to conceal his actions by submitting a substitute laptop for inspection by the carmaker's information security team.…  ( 9 min )
    Biden deal with ISPs: Low to no cost internet for 40% of US
    $30 plans from ISPs and 'up to' $30 monthly credit means free internet for some The Biden White House has put forward a plan that could see 40 percent of households in the United States getting subsidized high-speed internet, with some having service free of charge.…  ( 8 min )
    Infineon more than doubles profit as semiconductor shortages persist
    Lead times still lengthy as chipmakers continue to make bank on what little is available Infineon joined the ranks of chipmakers that are benefiting from the industry-wide global semiconductor shortages, more than doubling profits in a sector where lead times are severely protracted.…  ( 8 min )
    Ransomware plows through farm machinery giant AGCO
    John Deere rival says it may be days or 'potentially longer' before some production facilities are back in action US agricultural machinery maker AGCO is the latest high-profile organization to fall victim to ransomware, which it says affects operations at some of its worldwide production facilities.…  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft Security Experts: Humans and automation to fight off cyber threats
    "We live this fight ourselves everyday," Microsoft says of enterprise attacks Microsoft is rolling out its "Security Experts" managed service with an eye on stomping down threats and malware.…  ( 8 min )
    Colonial Pipeline faces nearly $1m fine one year after ransomware attack
    Plus: Unpatched DNS bug puts IoT devices at risk, SolarWinds hackers set up new digs, and a CEO faces hard time for massive mining fraud In Brief  Colonial Pipeline is facing an almost $1 million fine for control room management failures after the US Department of Transportation alleged they contributed to the nation's fuel disruption in the wake of the 2021 ransomware attack.…  ( 10 min )
    Cisco warns of premature DIMM failures
    Check 16, 32, and 64GB DIMMs made in the middle to end of 2020, blames manufacturing errors Cisco is warning that some of its DIMMs are failing prematurely due to a manufacturing error and have advised users to replace the memory component to avoid a server failure.…  ( 7 min )
    Can AI transformer models help design drugs and treat incurable diseases?
    From protein prediction to drug generation, neural networks are revolutionizing medication Special report  AI can study chemical molecules in ways scientists can't comprehend, automatically predicting complex protein structures and designing new drugs, despite having no real understanding of science.…  ( 13 min )
    China wants its youth to stop giving livestreamers money
    Internet regulator puts a few practices in place – including viewing curfews and bans on tips China's internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), has published guidelines that aim to stop minors from giving tips or other forms of payment to livestreamers, watching after 10pm, or livestreaming themselves.…  ( 8 min )
    Only Microsoft can give open-source the gift of NTFS. Only Microsoft needs to
    Forget the days of NT (Nineties Tyranny), lets change that to New Trust. Corporate IT is watching Opinion  We concentrate on their technical aspects, but file systems can get pretty political. They're one of the last fronts still fighting in the Interoperability Wars. While you can plumb any number of open file systems to Linux if you need what they have, NTFS remains a problem.  …  ( 9 min )
    An international incident or just some finger trouble at the console?
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    AMD’s Xilinx-enhanced Epycs are right up the alley of datacenter builders
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    Hackers display “blood is on your hands" on Russian TV, take down RuTube
    ​Hackers continue to target Russia with cyberattacks, defacing Russian TV to show pro-Ukrainian messages and taking down the RuTube video streaming site. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Dell, Apple, Netflix face lawsuits for pulling services out of Russia
    A Moscow Arbitration Court has reportedly seized almost $11 million belonging to Dell LLC after the company failed to provide paid-for services to a local system integrator. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft releases fixes for Azure flaw allowing RCE attacks
    Microsoft has released security updates to address a security flaw affecting Azure Synapse and Azure Data Factory pipelines that could let attackers execute remote commands across Integration Runtime infrastructure. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine warns of “chemical attack” phishing pushing stealer malware
    Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) is warning of the mass distribution of Jester Stealer malware via phishing emails using warnings of impending chemical attacks to scare recipients into opening attachments. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Hackers exploiting critical F5 BIG-IP bug, public exploits released
    Threat actors have started massively exploiting the critical vulnerability tracked as CVE-2022-1388, which affects multiple versions of all F5 BIG-IP modules, to drop malicious payloads. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Hackers exploiting critical F5 BIG-IP flaw to drop backdoors
    Threat actors have started massively exploiting the critical vulnerability tracked as CVE-2022-1388, which affects multiple versions of all F5 BIG-IP modules, to drop malicious payloads. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Hackers are now hiding malware in Windows Event Logs
    Security researchers have noticed a malicious campaign that used Windows event logs to store malware, a technique that has not been previously documented publicly for attacks in the wild. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Costa Rica declares national emergency after Conti ransomware attacks
    The Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves has declared a national emergency following cyber attacks from Conti ransomware group. BleepingComputer also observed Conti published most of the 672 GB dump that appears to contain data belonging to the Costa Rican government agencies. [...]  ( 5 min )
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    Powering the next generation of AI
    Ubiquitous computing has triggered an avalanche of data that is beyond human processing capabilities. AI technologies have emerged as the only viable way to turn this data into information. As more computing produces more data, more computing power is needed to power AI. Next generation AI will soon look to planetary-scale computing systems to further…  ( 3 min )
    From data and AI aspirations to sustainable business outcomes
    There are 3 common challenges that organizations face while transforming AI aspirations into scalable and intelligent solutions. Get an insider’s view of use case scenarios that illustrate real business and functional value through a proven framework and process toward sustainable digital transformation. About the speaker Vishal Kapoor, Vice President, Data and AI, Kyndryl Vishal Kapoor…  ( 2 min )
    The Download: China is sticking to its zero-covid plan, and how Ukraine is rebuilding its destroyed cities
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. China is sticking to its zero-covid lockdown policy Shanghai and Beijing, China’s two largest cities, are tightening covid restrictions on residents as part of the country’s continued commitment to its zero-covid strategy, despite…  ( 4 min )
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    Für bessere Web Apps: Google legt neuen Fonds für Entwickler auf
    Der Advanced Web Apps Fund richtet sich an Entwickler, die den technischen Rahmen für bessere Web Apps schaffen. Google nennt Beispiele, was das sein könnte.  ( 3 min )
    Google Cloud: Mit Low-Code-Tools die Datenflut der Produktionshallen nutzen
    Als Cloud-Tools mit einfacher Nutzbarkeit sollen Manufacturing Data Engine und -Connect den Maschinenraum der Industrie 4.0 bilden – wenn es nach Google geht.  ( 4 min )
    Festplatten: Western Digital erhöht auf 22 und 26 TByte
    Mit der hauseigenen OptiNAND-Technik und einer weiteren Scheibe treibt Western Digital die Festplattenkapazität auf 22 TByte. Mit UltraSMR werden es sogar 26.  ( 4 min )
    Tiktok: Ehemalige US-Mitarbeiter beklagen desaströse Arbeitsbedingungen
    Die Arbeitskultur der Kurzvideoplattform Tiktok soll an US-Standorten von Angst und Geheimhaltung geprägt gewesen sein, wie das Wall Street Journal berichtet.  ( 4 min )
    NAS-Betriebssystem: Freies openmediavault in Version 6.0 erschienen
    Das Betriebssystem openmediavault, das Funktionen für Netzwerkspeicher (NAS) bereitstellt, hat einen aktualisierten Unterbau und eine neue Oberfläche erhalten.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Continuous Lifecycle & ContainerConf 2022: Call for Proposals verlängert
    Noch bis 18. Mai bleibt Zeit, Vorträge und Workshops für die Vor-Ort-Konferenzen zu den Themen Continuous Delivery, DevOps und Containerisierung einzureichen.  ( 3 min )
    USA: Kostenfreies Breitbandinternet für Dutzende Millionen Haushalte
    In den USA bekommen bereits Millionen Haushalte Geld, um ihren Internetzugang bezahlen zu können. Die Summe soll bald für einen Breitbandzugang ausreichen.  ( 3 min )
    Hilfestellung für die Analyse schadbringender Dokumente
    Das SANS-Institut veröffentlicht einen neuen "Spickzettel", der bei der Malware-Analyse verschiedener Dokumenttypen helfen soll.  ( 3 min )
    Freifunk: Einschleusen schädlicher Firmware durch kritische Lücke möglich
    Freifunk aktualisiert seine Router-Firmware und schließt eine kritische Sicherheitslücke, durch die Angreifer eigene Firmware auf die Geräte aufspielen könnten.  ( 3 min )
    Patchday: Fortinet schützt IP-Telefone vor Schadcode-Attacken
    Es gibt wichtige Sicherheitsupdates für unter anderem FortiClient, FortiFone und FortiOS. Eine Lücke gilt als kritisch.  ( 3 min )
    Open Source: Cloudflare arbeitet mit Deno und Node.js an gemeinsamen APIs
    Neben der Arbeit an plattformübergreifenden Schnittstellen stellt Cloudflare die JS-Runtime der Entwicklungsplattform Cloud Workers als Open Source bereit.  ( 4 min )
    Tweets nur für Auserwählte sichtbar: Twitter Circle startet Testphase
    Twitter testet eine neue Funktion, mit der Tweets nur an einen ausgewählten Personenkreis gehen. "Twitter Circle" ähnelt Instagrams "Close Friends".  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft Windows 11 verliert Zugriff auf Private Keys von Zertifikaten
    In der Windows-11-Community häufen sich derzeit Meldungen über fehlende Zugriffe auf Zertifikate, konkret den privaten Schlüsseln im Benutzerzertifikatsstore.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: work2morrow: Das sind die Highlights des Thementags zur Zusammenarbeit in Teams
    Am 12. Mai findet der zweite Thementag der Online-Konferenzreihe zum gegenwärtigen Wandel der Arbeitswelt statt. Wer jetzt bucht, kann noch live dabei sein.  ( 4 min )
    Ferienorte an der Nordsee: Mit Laser-Sensoren gegen Stress und Staus am Strand
    Per Lidar-Sensortechnik werden Bewegungsdaten erfasst. Eine Ampel zeigt Feriengästen und Einheimischen, wie viel los ist. Doch das System kann noch mehr.  ( 4 min )
    Outlook-Nerv im Safari-Browser
    Ein serverseitiger Fehler in Microsofts Cloud führt dazu, dass Mac-Benutzer mit 0 KByte großes Dateien bombardiert werden.  ( 4 min )
    Nach Fehlalarm: Trend Micro gibt Tipps zur Reparatur
    Vergangene Woche hat der Trend-Micro-Virenschutz den Webbrowser Microsoft Edge als Malware klassifiziert. Dabei gelöschte Registry-Daten lassen sich reparieren.  ( 3 min )
    Ransomware-Befall: Notstand in Costa Rica – Erpressergruppe veröffentlicht Daten
    Ein Befall mit Ransomware legt Regierungsbehörden lahm. Der Präsident verkündet den Cyber-Notstand, will aber nicht zahlen – Conti leakt daraufhin die Daten.  ( 4 min )
    Neue Version von Outlook: Eine Web-App im nativen Windows-Pelz
    Microsoft hat offenbar die Benutzung für Besitzer von Business- und Bildungskonten freigeschaltet. Wann "One Outlook" für Windows erscheint, ist noch unklar.  ( 3 min )
    Krypto-Mining: Erste Mining-Tools umgehen Nvidias Ethereum-Sperre vollständig
    Nvidia will das Mining der Kryptowährung Ethereum mit einer Bremse unattraktiv machen – NiceHash und NebuTech hebeln diese Bremse jetzt aber komplett aus.  ( 4 min )
    China: Chaotische Zustände bei Corona-Lockdown in MacBook-Fabrik
    In einer Fabrik von Quanta Computer in Shanghai kam es zu Ausschreitungen. Hunderte Arbeiter, die Apple-Produkte fertigen, sprangen über COVID-Zäune.  ( 4 min )
    Jetzt patchen! Attacken auf F5 BIG-IP-Systeme könnten bevorstehen
    Sicherheitsforscher habe in vergleichsweise kurzer Zeit Exploit-Code entwickelt. Das könnten Angreifer auch. Admins sollten BIP-IP-Produkte aktualisieren.  ( 3 min )
    Starlink-Internet für ukrainisches Militär: Roskosmos-Chef Rogosin droht Musk
    Dafür, dass SpaceX dem ukrainischen Militär mit dem Satelliten-Internet hilft, werde sich Elon Musk "verantworten müssen", droht Dmitri Rogosin.  ( 4 min )
    eHealth-Umfrage: Telematikinfrastruktur ist "größtes Hindernis" für Praxen
    Eine KBV-Umfrage zum eRezept und zur elektronischen Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigung zeigt: In der Praxis hapert es oftmals an den technischen Voraussetzungen.  ( 4 min )
    Gutachten: Glasfaser überträgt Daten am energiesparendsten​
    Der BREKO-Verband hat die Effizienz von Internet-Zugangsverfahren bewerten lassen: Glasfaser soll die Infrastruktur mit dem weitaus geringsten Strombedarf sein.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Mit dem Elastic Stack Unternehmensdaten auswerten und visualisieren
    In drei Tagen mit den Tools des Elastic Stack die eigenen Unternehmensdaten monitoren, in Echtzeit analysieren und visualisieren lernen. Noch einige Plätze.  ( 3 min )
    Intel will TSMC einholen und spart Wasser, Ryzen-7000-Spekulationen
    Bis Ende 2025 will Intel bei der Chip-Fertigungstechnik zu TSMC aufschließen. Der AMD Ryzen 7000 braucht wohl unbedingt teuren DDR5-Speicher.  ( 5 min )
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    Useful Tools for Creating AVIF Images
    AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a modern image file format specification for storing images that offer a much more significant file reduction when compared to other formats like JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WebP. Version 1.0.0 of the AVIF specification … Useful Tools for Creating AVIF Images originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 3 min )
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    Freifunk: Einschleusen schädlicher Firmware durch kritische Lücke möglich
    Freifunk aktualisiert seine Router-Firmware und schließt eine kritische Sicherheitslücke, durch die Angreifer eigene Firmware auf die Geräte aufspielen könnten.  ( 3 min )
    Patchday: Fortinet schützt IP-Telefone vor Schadcode-Attacken
    Es gibt wichtige Sicherheitsupdates für unter anderem FortiClient, FortiFone und FortiOS. Eine Lücke gilt als kritisch.  ( 3 min )
    Jetzt patchen! Attacken auf F5 BIG-IP-Systeme könnten bevorstehen
    Sicherheitsforscher habe in vergleichsweise kurzer Zeit Exploit-Code entwickelt. Das könnten Angreifer auch. Admins sollten BIP-IP-Produkte aktualisieren.  ( 3 min )
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    SHIELDS UP in bite sized chunks
    Unless you are living completely off the grid, you know the horrifying war in Ukraine and the related geopolitical tensions have dramatically increased cyberattacks and the threat of even more to come. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) provides guidance to US federal agencies in their fight against cybercrime, and the agency's advice has proven so valuable that it's  ( 4 min )
    Experts Sound Alarm on DCRat Backdoor Being Sold on Russian Hacking Forums
    Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on an actively maintained remote access trojan called DCRat (aka DarkCrystal RAT) that's offered on sale for "dirt cheap" prices, making it accessible to professional cybercriminal groups and novice actors alike. "Unlike the well-funded, massive Russian threat groups crafting custom malware [...], this remote access Trojan (RAT) appears to be the work of  ( 3 min )
    Another Set of Joker Trojan-Laced Android Apps Resurfaces on Google Play Store
    A new set of trojanized apps spread via the Google Play Store has been observed distributing the notorious Joker malware on compromised Android devices. Joker, a repeat offender, refers to a class of harmful apps that are used for billing and SMS fraud, while also performing a number of actions of a malicious hacker's choice, such as stealing text messages, contact lists, and device information.  ( 3 min )
    Ukrainian CERT Warns Citizens of a New Wave of Attacks Distributing Jester Malware
    The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of phishing attacks that deploy an information-stealing malware called Jester Stealer on compromised systems. The mass email campaign carries the subject line "chemical attack" and contains a link to a macro-enabled Microsoft Excel file, opening which leads to computers getting infected with Jester Stealer. The attack, which  ( 3 min )
    Researchers Develop RCE Exploit for the Latest F5 BIG-IP Vulnerability
    Days after F5 released patches for a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting its BIG-IP family of products, security researchers are warning that they were able to create an exploit for the shortcoming. Tracked CVE-2022-1388 (CVSS score: 9.8), the flaw relates to an iControl REST authentication bypass that, if successfully exploited, could lead to remote code execution, allowing  ( 3 min )
    U.S. Offering $10 Million Reward for Information on Conti Ransomware Hackers
    The U.S. State Department has announced rewards of up to $10 million for any information leading to the identification of key individuals who are part of the infamous Conti cybercrime gang. Additionally, it's offering another $5 million for intelligence information that could help arrest or convict individuals who are conspiring or attempting to affiliate with the group in a ransomware attack.  ( 3 min )
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    Performance Game Changer: Browser Back/Forward Cache
    At the end of 2021, the Chrome team shipped some functionality that has the ability to make or break sites meeting the Core Web Vitals. So, let’s learn a little bit more about the Back/Forward Cache (aka bfcache), and what you can do to test if your website is compatible with it.  ( 12 min )

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    India's ongoing outrage over Pegasus malware tells a bigger story about privacy law problems
    Stalled law satisfies few and has even been identifed as likely to damage growth Analysis  NSO Group's Pegasus spyware-for-governments keeps returning to the headlines thanks to revelations such as its use against Spain's prime minister and senior British officials. But there's one nation where outrage about Pegasus has been constant for nearly a year and shows little sign of abating: India.…  ( 11 min )
    OpenAI's DALL·E 2 generates AI images that are sometimes biased or NSFW
    Plus: SoundCloud acquires startup for better algorithmic curated playlists In brief  OpenAI's image-generation model DALL·E 2 may be fun to play with but it exhibits common stereotypes, biases, and can create NSFW pictures making it risky to deploy in the real world, experts have warned.…  ( 8 min )
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    Check your gems: RubyGems fixes unauthorized package takeover bug
    The RubyGems package repository has fixed a critical vulnerability that would allow anyone to unpublish ("yank") certain Ruby packages from the repository and republish their tainted or malicious versions with the same file names and version numbers. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Exploits created for critical F5 BIG-IP flaw, install patch immediately
    Security researchers are warning F5 BIG-IP admins to immediately install the latest security updates after creating exploits for a recently disclosed critical CVE-2022-1388 remote code execution vulnerability. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Caramel credit card stealing service is growing in popularity
    A credit card stealing service is growing in popularity, allowing any low-skilled threat actors an easy and automated way to get started in the world of financial fraud. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Google Play now blocks paid app downloads, updates in Russia
    Google is now blocking Russian users and developers from downloading or updating paid applications from the Google Play Store due to sanctions, starting Thursday.  [...]  ( 3 min )
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    Gematik und IBM: Daten der elektronischen Patientenakte für Forschungszwecke
    Die für die Digitalisierung im Gesundheitswesen zuständige Gematik will in Kooperation mit IBM und der Universität Mannheim ePA-Daten anonymisiert auswerten.  ( 4 min )
    China verbannt ausländische PCs und Windows aus Behörden und Staatsbetrieben
    Innerhalb von zwei Jahren sollen bis zu 50 Millionen Rechner ausländischer Marken wie HP und Dell durch inländische Alternativen etwa von Lenovo ersetzt werden.  ( 5 min )

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    Fake crypto giveaways steal millions using Elon Musk Ark Invest video
    Fake cryptocurrency giveaways are stealing millions of dollars simply by replaying old Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey Ark Invest videos on YouTube. [...]  ( 5 min )
    UK sanctions Russian microprocessor makers, banning them from ARM
    The UK government added 63 Russian entities to its sanction list on Wednesday. Among them are Baikal Electronics and MCST (Moscow Center of SPARC Technologies), the two most important chip makers in Russia. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Trend Micro antivirus modified Windows registry by mistake — How to fix
    Trend Micro antivirus has fixed a false positive affecting its Apex One endpoint security solution that caused Microsoft Edge updates to be tagged as malware and the Windows registry to be incorrectly modified. [...]  ( 4 min )
    US offers $15 million reward for info on Conti ransomware gang
    The US Department of State is offering up to $15 million for information that helps identify and locate leadership and co-conspirators of the infamous Conti ransomware gang. [...]  ( 3 min )
    The Week in Ransomware - May 6th 2022 - An evolving landscape
    Ransomware operations continue to evolve, with new groups appearing and others quietly shutting down their operations or rebranding as new groups. [...]  ( 5 min )
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    Ransomware: USA setzen Kopfgeld auf Mitglieder der Conti-Gruppe aus
    Insgesamt 15 Millionen Dollar Belohnung lobt das Außenministerium aus für die Ergreifung von Führern und Mitwirkenden der Conti-Erpressergruppe.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Internet Security Days: Erste Programm-Highlights bekannt gegeben
    Die Internet Security Days kehren am 29. und 30. September ins Phantasialand zurück. Nun stehen die ersten Speaker fest.  ( 4 min )
    10 oder 11: Welches ist das bessere Windows? | c’t uplink 43.0
    Windows 11 steht für immer mehr Rechner zur Verfügung. Doch ist ein Upgrade von Windows 10 für jeden sinnvoll? c’t Uplink hilft beim Abwägen.  ( 3 min )
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    RISC-V CEO seeks 'world domination' by winning over the likes of Intel
    We speak to the head of ISA's governing body on industry adoption, timelines, and more Interview  The CEO of RISC-V's governing body says she wants to nothing less than "world domination" for the rising open-source processor technology, but to do that, the nonprofit needs buy-in from a variety of organizations, even those steeped in dominant, proprietary architectures, such as x86 giant Intel.…  ( 11 min )
    China plans to toss foreign-made PCs from government agencies 'in two years'
    Just like it was supposed to do in 2019 Authorities in China have reportedly directed government agencies and state-run companies to bin all personal computers made by foreign companies and replace them with homegrown hardware within two years.…  ( 8 min )
    False-flag cyberattacks a red line for nation-states, says Mandiant boss
    NSA director says he doesn't know of a 'big one' that was successful False-flag cyberattacks represent a red line that even nation states like Russia and China don't want to cross, according to Mandiant CEO Kevin Mandia.…  ( 8 min )
    FTC says Frontier lied about its internet speeds amid $8.5m settlement
    Telco 'ripped off customers by charging high-speed prices for slow service', says watchdog The FTC has settled a case in which Frontier Communications was accused of charging high prices for under-delivered internet connectivity.…  ( 8 min )
    Revealed: Intel's plan to sell software simplifying computer vision training
    Sonoma Creek to target non-AI experts, according to docs seen by El Reg Exclusive  Intel plans to start selling a software platform that promises to simplify and speed up the training of AI models for computer vision, according to internal company documents seen by The Register.…  ( 9 min )
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    U.S. Sanctions Cryptocurrency Mixer Blender for Helping North Korea Launder Millions
    The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday moved to sanction virtual currency mixer Blender.io, marking the first time a mixing service has been subjected to economic blockades. The move signals continued efforts on the part of the government to prevent North Korea's Lazarus Group from laundering the funds stolen from the unprecedented hack of Ronin Bridge in late March. The newly imposed sanctions,  ( 4 min )
    This New Fileless Malware Hides Shellcode in Windows Event Logs
    A new malicious campaign has been spotted taking advantage of Windows event logs to stash chunks of shellcode for the first time in the wild. "It allows the 'fileless' last stage trojan to be hidden from plain sight in the file system," Kaspersky researcher Denis Legezo said in a technical write-up published this week. The stealthy infection process, not attributed to a known actor, is believed  ( 3 min )
    QNAP Releases Firmware Patches for 9 New Flaws Affecting NAS Devices
    QNAP, Taiwanese maker of network-attached storage (NAS) devices, on Friday released security updates to patch nine security weaknesses, including a critical issue that could be exploited to take over an affected system. "A vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP VS Series NVR running QVR," QNAP said in an advisory. "If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to run arbitrary  ( 3 min )

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    Xbox is down worldwide with users unable to play games
    Microsoft says the Xbox Live services are currently down in a major outage, impacting customers worldwide and preventing them from launching or buying games. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Ferrari subdomain hijacked to push fake Ferrari NFT collection
    One of Ferrari's subdomains was hijacked yesterday to host a scam promoting fake Ferrari NFT collection, according to researchers. The Ethereum wallet associated with the cryptocurrency scam appears to have collected a few hundred dollars before the hacked subdomain was shut down. [...]  ( 4 min )
    US agricultural machinery maker AGCO hit by ransomware attack
    AGCO, a leading US-based agricultural machinery producer, has announced it was hit by a ransomware attack impacting some of its production facilities. [...]  ( 3 min )
    QNAP fixes critical QVR remote command execution vulnerability
    QNAP has released several security advisories today to alert its customers about various fixes for flaws affecting its products. The one that stands out is a critical RCE (remote code execution) in QVR. [...]  ( 3 min )
    US sanctions Bitcoin laundering service used by North Korean hackers
    The US Department of Treasury today sanctioned cryptocurrency mixer Blender.io used last month by the North Korean-backed Lazarus hacking group to launder funds stolen from Axie Infinity's Ronin bridge. [...]  ( 3 min )
    NVIDIA fined for failure to disclose cryptomining sales boost
    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Friday that it settled charges against multinational tech firm NVIDIA for "inadequate disclosures" of cryptomining's impact on its gaming business. [...]  ( 3 min )
    npm package with 1.4M weekly downloads ditches npmjs.com for own CDN
    In a surprising move, the popular open source project, SheetJS aka "xlsx," has dropped support for the npm registry. Downloaded about 1.4 million times every week on npm, SheetJS is relied upon by NodeJS developers looking to craft and parse Excel spreadsheets using nothing but JavaScript. [...]  ( 5 min )
    SheetJS ditches npm registry over 2FA requirement and 'legal matters'
    In a surprising move, the popular open source project, SheetJS aka "xlsx," has dropped support for the npm registry. Downloaded about 1.4 million times every week on npm, SheetJS is relied upon by NodeJS developers looking to craft and parse Excel spreadsheets using nothing but JavaScript. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Google Docs crashes on seeing "And. And. And. And. And."
    A bug in Google Docs is causing it to crash when a series of words are typed into a document opened with the online word processor. BleepingComputer was able to reproduce the issue last night and reached out to Google. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Amazon to spend $12b on five more datacenters in Oregon
    You have died of dystopia Amazon plans to build five more datacenters in rural Oregon at estimated cost of $11.8 billion, according to documents filed in Morrow County last week.…  ( 7 min )
    Google Docs crashed when fed 'And. And. And. And. And.'
    Cloud grammar police more Keystone Kops Google Docs, the search giant's web-based word processing app, has been resuscitated after it was found choking on a series of conjunctions and other parts of speech.…  ( 8 min )
    Cryptocurrency laundromat Blender shredded by US Treasury in sanctions first
    Helping North Korea? Uncle Sam would like a word The US Treasury has sanctioned cryptocurrency mixer Blender for its role in helping North Korea's Lazarus Group launder stolen digital assets. …  ( 8 min )
    Clustered Pi Picos made to run original Transputer code
    Parallel retrocomputing project of the week, er, month, no, year The astonishing PicoPuter emulation project can run a transputer emulator on multiple Raspberry Pi Picos, and clustering them using the transputer's native inter-processor link protocol.…  ( 7 min )
    Alibaba opens up code for federated learning platform
    Claims FederatedScope is easy to use and keeps training data private Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has open-sourced a federated learning platform it claims protects privacy by enabling the development of machine learning algorithms without having to share training data.…  ( 7 min )
    Nvidia pays $5.5m to settle SEC charges of shoddy cryptomining disclosures
    GPU giant accused of obscuring its impact on gaming segment in 2017 Nvidia has paid a $5.5 million fine to settle charges that the GPU maker withheld the true impact of cryptocurrency mining on 2017 revenue.…  ( 8 min )
    Teradata to take $60m hit for withdrawal from Russia
    Calls time on interactions and services with customers, including state-owned bank Sberbank Data warehousing specialist Teradata is taking a $60 million hit by ending sales, operations and support in Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine.…  ( 7 min )
    Fedora backs down on removing BIOS support… for now
    The PC world is not yet ready for all UEFI all the time The Fedora Project has changed its collective mind, and Fedora 37 won't require UEFI – it will still install and run on BIOS-only systems.…  ( 8 min )
    Legacy IT to blame for UK's inflexible benefits system
    Government department struggles with 30-year-old applications The UK's chief finance minister, Rishi Sunak, has blamed legacy IT for his decision not to increase social security payments as inflation hits the highest rate in 30 years.…  ( 8 min )
    Germany makes new move to attract chip manufacturers
    €14b in state aid on offer for companies to set up shop in the country Germany's government is looking to attract chipmakers to the country by offering €14 billion ($14.7 billion) in financial support, apparently spurred on by global semiconductor supply chain problems.…  ( 8 min )
    RAD Basic – the Visual Basic 7 that never was – releases third alpha
    Spend your weekend wallowing in the good old days RAD Basic has edged a little closer to bringing Visual Basic 6 back to your PC with the release of 0.5.0 Alpha 3.…  ( 7 min )
    European tech businesses cool on China due to coronavirus lockdowns
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    Researchers Warn of 'Raspberry Robin' Malware Spreading via External Drives
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    Google Releases Android Update to Patch Actively Exploited Vulnerability
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    Schadcode-Attacken auf Videoüberwachungssystem und NAS von Qnap möglich
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    Ukraine’s IT Army is disrupting Russia's alcohol distribution
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    Heroku admits to customer database hack after OAuth token theft
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    Microsoft, Apple, Google accelerate push to eliminate passwords
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    Citrix spreads its Desktop as a Service across Google and Azure clouds
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    Microsoft to nudge more users toward Azure Active Directory
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    Google to Add Passwordless Authentication Support to Android and Chrome
    Google today announced plans to implement support for passwordless logins in Android and the Chrome web browser to allow users to seamlessly and securely sign in across different devices and websites irrespective of the platform. "This will simplify sign-ins across devices, websites, and applications no matter the platform — without the need for a single password," Google said.  ( 3 min )
    NIST Releases Updated Cybersecurity Guidance for Managing Supply Chain Risks
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on Thursday released an updated cybersecurity guidance for managing risks in the supply chain, as it increasingly emerges as a lucrative attack vector. "It encourages organizations to consider the vulnerabilities not only of a finished product they are considering using, but also of its components — which may have been developed elsewhere  ( 3 min )
    Researchers Disclose Years-Old Vulnerabilities in Avast and AVG Antivirus
    Two high-severity security vulnerabilities, which went undetected for several years, have been discovered in a legitimate driver that's part of Avast and AVG antivirus solutions. "These vulnerabilities allow attackers to escalate privileges enabling them to disable security products, overwrite system components, corrupt the operating system, or perform malicious operations unimpeded,"  ( 3 min )
    The Importance of Defining Secure Code
    The developers who create the software, applications and programs that drive digital business have become the lifeblood of many organizations. Most modern businesses would not be able to (profitably) function, without competitive applications and programs, or without 24-hour access to their websites and other infrastructure. And yet, these very same touchpoints are also often the gateway that  ( 5 min )
    Heroku Forces User Password Resets Following GitHub OAuth Token Theft
    Salesforce-owned subsidiary Heroku on Thursday acknowledged that the theft of GitHub integration OAuth tokens further involved unauthorized access to an internal customer database. The company, in an updated notification, revealed that a compromised token was abused to breach the database and "exfiltrate the hashed and salted passwords for customers' user accounts." As a consequence, Salesforce  ( 3 min )
    Thousands of Borrowers' Data Exposed from ENCollect Debt Collection Service
    An ElasticSearch server instance that was left open on the Internet without a password contained sensitive financial information about loans from Indian and African financial services. The leak, which was discovered by researchers from information security company UpGuard, amounted to 5.8GB and consisted of a total of 1,686,363 records. "Those records included personal information like name,  ( 3 min )
    Cisco Issues Patches for 3 New Flaws Affecting Enterprise NFVIS Software
    Cisco Systems on Wednesday shipped security patches to contain three flaws impacting its Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) that could permit an attacker to fully compromise and take control over the hosts. Tracked as CVE-2022-20777, CVE-2022-20779, and CVE-2022-20780, the vulnerabilities "could allow an attacker to escape from the guest virtual machine (VM) to the host machine,  ( 3 min )
    F5 Warns of a New Critical BIG-IP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    Cloud security and application delivery network (ADN) provider F5 on Wednesday released patches to contain 43 bugs spanning its products. Of the 43 issues addressed, one is rated Critical, 17 are rated High, 24 are rated Medium, and one is rated low in severity. Chief among the flaws is CVE-2022-1388, which carries a CVSS score of 9.8 out of a maximum of 10 and stems from a lack of  ( 3 min )
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    The Download: A transplant disaster, and online abortion networks
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The gene-edited pig heart given to a dying patient was infected with a pig virus The pig heart transplanted into an American patient earlier this year in a landmark operation was infected with…  ( 4 min )
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    Sicherheitsupdate schützt IBMs Datenbanksystem Informix Dynamic Server
    Ein wichtiger Sicherheitspatch schließt eine Schwachstelle in IBMs Informix Dynamic Server.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitsupdates: Cisco schließt VM-Ausbruch-Lücken mit Root-Zugriff
    Der Netzwerkausrüster Cisco hat unter anderem in Enterprise NFV Infrastrucutre Software eine kritische Lücke geschlossen.  ( 3 min )
    Angreifer könnten die volle Kontrolle über F5 BIG-IP-Systeme erlangen
    Wichtige Sicherheitsupdates schließen unter anderem eine kritische Lücke in BIG-IP-Systemen. Admins sollten jetzt handeln.  ( 3 min )
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    Resilience, Flexibility And Immediacy: Working With Headless Systems
    When deploying websites, there’s rarely a one-size-fits-all solution. Some websites benefit from server-rendered pages, some prefer statically generating content upfront. In this article, Stefan explains how a CMS such as [Storyblok](link) can help you make your site more resilient without losing the flexibility to deliver time-relevant content.  ( 10 min )

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    Outlook bombards Safari users with endless downloads
    Mystery zero-byte file deluge makes site unusable, hundreds of netizens complain Attention, Mac users who access Outlook with Safari: something's broken, and it's causing an empty TokenFactoryIFrame file to be downloaded every few seconds for as long as you remain there.…  ( 8 min )
    Cisco says its AI crystal ball can predict network errors
    Now all we need is a model to predict where and when and how this will be used Wish your network could predict its own problems and fix them automatically? Cisco believes it has the technology you need.…  ( 8 min )
    Qualcomm sampling Wi-Fi 7 silicon for next-gen access points
    OEMs able to develop new products with aim of 10Gbps-plus throughput Qualcomm is sampling its Wi-Fi 7 Networking Pro Series chips aimed at throughput of more than 10Gbps for enterprise access points, gateways, and premium home routers.…  ( 8 min )
    Unity and Trinity: New releases for forks of abandoned Linux desktops
    True believers really can bring about resurrections, it seems Two minority Linux desktop environments were updated this week. Coincidentally named Unity and Trinity, both are forks that continue projects long ago abandoned by their creators.…  ( 10 min )
    Communication around Heroku security incident dubbed 'train wreck'
    Users claim lack of transparency following compromise of Github tokens Efforts by Salesforce-owned cloud platform Heroku to manage a recent security incident are turning into a bit of a disaster, according to some users.…  ( 8 min )
    Engineer gets Windows 11 working on a Surface Duo
    So those hardware requirements for Microsoft's OS really are arbitrary Arch tinkerer Gustave Monce has demonstrated Windows 11 running on a first-generation Surface Duo.…  ( 7 min )
    FAA to airlines: 5G-sensitive radio altimeters have to go
    Affected jet equipment will need retrofitting and eventual replacement, agency warns The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) met with airline and telecom officials yesterday to present its latest solution to the instrument interference problem presented by C-band 5G: replace the affected equipment.…  ( 7 min )
    Logitech's sales plunge 20% as demand for PCs slows
    Peripherals-maker CEO lowers forecast, citing ongoing war in Ukraine as cause of uncertainty Peripheral maker Logitech is ending its fiscal 2022 on something of a low point, with the pandemic-induced sales growth extravaganza coming to an abrupt end, and forecasts for business this year lowered due to the conflict in Ukraine.…  ( 8 min )
    Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global reveals SEC probing its IPO
    US regulator looking into alleged 'misstatements' and 'omissions' related to June 2021 USA float Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global is under a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation regarding its $4.4 billion June 2021 initial public offering (IPO) in the United States.…  ( 8 min )
    SAP to divest CRM education software in bid to streamline
    Area no longer a priority as cloud migration takes center stage, deal of around $1b in the offing, reports say SAP is to sell a chunk of its business known as Litmos in a deal reputed to be worth $1 billion.…  ( 7 min )
    Datacenters in Ireland draw more power than all rural homes put together
    Bit barns consumed 14% of all energy for 2021 – a significant rise over just a few years Datacenter energy use has eclipsed power consumption among all rural homes in Ireland, according to figures from the country's Central Statistics Office (CSO). The trend is set to continue if 2020-2021 data holds with datacenter power draw growing by nearly one-third between 2020 and 2021.…  ( 8 min )
    Elon Musk wants to take Twitter public again 'within 3 years'
    Tesla chief courts private equity with promises of future IPO according to report In another twist to the Twitter saga, Elon Musk could be returning the microblogging mainstay to public ownership in the not-too-distant future, after agreeing to take it private as part of his $44 billion takeover.…  ( 8 min )
    Dockershim deprecated with release of Kubernetes 1.24
    Docker container runtime will no longer ship by default with K8s The day has come. At long last Dockershim is dead.…  ( 8 min )
    Ex-Google, Uber AI heads launch ML error-detection platform
    'Soul-sucking' data problems were impetus for the founding of Galileo Machine learning alumni from Google, Uber, and Apple have started a new company to address errors in unstructured data.…  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft reanimates 1995's 3D Movie Maker via GitHub
    Next Nadella keynote to be delivered by McZee? Microsoft has continued its record of open-sourcing curiosities from the past and released the code behind kids' favorite 3D Movie Maker.…  ( 8 min )
    Remember the hype for NFV? Whatever happened with that?
    A technical deep-dive with a networking guru who was there Systems Approach  Since our recent posts have been retracing the history, and recounting the lessons, of software-defined networking, it seems like a good time to do the same with the other sea-change in networking over the past decade: network functions virtualization, or NFV.…  ( 11 min )
    UK's state-owned bank launches hunt for core systems worth close to $1b
    Go on, spoil yourself: NS&I to splurge on IT as Atos deal hits twilight years UK state-owned bank National Savings & Investments (NS&I) is looking for IT suppliers to help overhaul its customer and banking systems in a procurement that could be worth £756.1 million ($938 million).…  ( 8 min )
    Samsung unveils hardened SD card that can last 16 years if you treat it right
    And apply an asterisk or two Samsung has dished up a new variety of SD card that can, it claims, sustain 16 years of continual writes.…  ( 8 min )
    Concerned about cloud costs? Have you tried using newer virtual machines?
    Study confirms AWS prices go down as you upgrade host CPU family, not up – and not so fast, GPU users Better, faster, and more efficient chips are driving down cloud operating costs and pushing prices lower, according to research from IT infrastructure standards and advisory group, the Uptime Institute.…  ( 9 min )
    Volkswagen to put Qualcomm tech under the hood across all brands
    CEO says Intel may yet end up inside, through its Mobileye tech Volkwagen Group’s automotive software subsidiary CARIAD has picked Qualcomm to provide system-on-chip modules (SOCs) for its automated driving software platform.…  ( 8 min )
    Putin threatens supply chains with counter-sanction order
    ‘Certain organizations’ to be named in ten days and denied access to Russian resources Russian president Vladimir Putin has authorized retaliatory sanctions against individuals and organizations that have taken action over the illegal invasion of Ukraine.…  ( 8 min )
    Meta releases code for massive language model to AI researchers
    Now they can experiment with the algorithms even if they don't have hundreds of GPUs Meta will release a giant language model to academics, in hope that better understanding of how these systems work can make them less toxic and biased.…  ( 8 min )
    IBM outlines first major update to i OS for Power servers in three years
    Not to be confused with Apple iOS or Cisco IOS IBM has outlined a major update to the "I" operating system it offers for its Power servers.…  ( 8 min )
    AMD to offer CPUs with Xilinx AI engine in 2023
    And unlike Intel, Zen giant saw boom in PC land, thanks to focus on high-end parts AMD plans to introduce processors next year that integrate an AI engine from the company's recently acquired Xilinx FPGA business unit, which helped the chip designer deliver high sales growth in the first quarter along with the company's traditional PC and server businesses.…  ( 10 min )
    AMD hasn't forgotten about that ambitious 2025 energy efficiency goal it promised
    Beware, a lot can happen in three years – speaking from experience AMD says it is well on its way to achieving its ambitious goal to deliver a 30-fold increase in energy efficiency across its high-performance compute (HPC) platforms by 2025.…  ( 8 min )
    Cyber-spies target Microsoft Exchange to steal M&A info
    If a network snoop probes like a Kremlin agent, exploits like a Kremlin agent, it might be... A cyber-spy group is targeting Microsoft Exchange deployments to steal data related to mergers and acquisitions and large corporate transactions, according to Mandiant.…  ( 9 min )
    LinkedIn settles Dept of Labor charges it underpaid women
    Microsoft's social network for thinkfluencers disagrees with Uncle Sam, coughs up $1.8m Microsoft's LinkedIn social network has agreed to settle allegations it systematically underpaid women in engineering, product, and marketing roles.…  ( 9 min )
    Amazon's solution to save the planet: AWS vouchers, training for more eco startups
    Web giant is used to seeing green Amazon is giving out funding and support to more startups developing technology that points us in the direct of net-zero emissions, as part of its AWS Clean Energy Accelerator program.…  ( 8 min )
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    Cisco fixes NFVIS bugs that help gain root and hijack hosts
    Cisco has addressed several security flaws found in the Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS), a solution that helps virtualize network services for easier management of virtual network functions (VNFs). [...]  ( 3 min )
    Pixiv, DeviantArt artists hit by NFT job offers pushing malware
    Users on Pixiv, DeviantArt, and other creator-oriented online platforms report receiving multiple messages from people claiming to be from the "Cyberpunk Ape Executives" NFT project, with the main goal to infect artists' devices with information-stealing malware. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Attackers hijack UK NHS email accounts to steal Microsoft logins
    For about half a year, work email accounts belonging to over 100 employees of the National Health System (NHS) in the U.K. were used in several phishing campaigns, some aiming to steal Microsoft logins. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Heroku forces user password resets but fails to explain why
    Salesforce-owned Heroku is performing a forced password reset on a subset of user accounts in response to last month's security incident while providing no information as to why they are doing so other than vaguely mentioning it is to further secure accounts. [...]  ( 4 min )
    FBI says business email compromise is a $43 billion scam
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said today that the amount of money lost to business email compromise (BEC) scams continues to grow each year, with a 65% increase in the identified global exposed losses between July 2019 and December 2021. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Hackers stole data undetected from US, European orgs since 2019
    Cybersecurity analysts have exposed a lengthy operation attributed to the group of Chinese hackers known as "Winnti" and tracked as APT41, which focused on stealing intellectual property assets like patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other types of valuable data. [...]  ( 5 min )
    GitHub to require 2FA from active developers by the end of 2023
    GitHub announced today that all users who contribute code on its platform (an estimated 83 million developers in total) will be required to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on their accounts by the end of 2023. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft: Windows 11 KB5012643 update will break some apps
    Microsoft has warned Windows 11 users that they might experience issues launching and using some .NET Framework 3.5 applications. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Using PowerShell to manage password resets in Windows domains
    With breaches running rampant, it's common to force password resets on your Windows domain. This article shows how admins can use PowerShell to manage password resets and introduce software that makes it even easier. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Pro-Ukraine hackers use Docker images to DDoS Russian sites
    Docker images with a download count of over 150,000 have been used to run distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against a dozen Russian and Belarusian websites managed by government, military, and news organizations. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Mitsubishi Electric faked safety and quality control tests for decades
    Mitsubishi Electric, one of the world's leading providers of large-scale electrical and HVAC systems has admitted to fraudulently conducting quality assurance tests on its transformers—for decades. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft warns Exchange Online basic auth will be disabled
    Microsoft warned customers today that it will start disabling Basic Authentication in random tenants worldwide on October 1, 2022. [...]  ( 4 min )
    New ransomware strains linked to North Korean govt hackers
    Several ransomware strains have been linked to APT38, a North Korean-sponsored hacking group known for its focus on targeting and stealing funds from financial institutions worldwide. [...]  ( 3 min )
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    The gene-edited pig heart given to a dying patient was infected with a pig virus
    The pig heart transplanted into an American patient earlier this year in a landmark operation carried a porcine virus that may have derailed the experiment and contributed to his death two months later, say transplant specialists. David Bennett Sr. was near death in January when he received a genetically edited pig heart in a pioneering…  ( 9 min )
    The Download: Meta’s AI giveaway, and abortion clinic data tracking
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Meta has built a massive new language AI—and it’s giving it away for free Open to ideas: Meta’s AI lab has created a massive new language model, and in an unprecedented move for…  ( 4 min )
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    Nach Cyberangriff auf Fraunhofer-Institut in Halle Daten im Darknet angeboten
    Hunderte Gigabyte an Daten sollen beim Fraunhofer-Institut für Mikrostruktur abgeschöpft worden sein. Eine Lösegeldforderung ließ das Institut verstreichen.  ( 3 min )
    Extension: Mehr PowerShell unter Visual Studio Code
    Microsoft erweitert den kostenlosen Quelltext-Editor Visual Studio Code um eine vollständig überarbeitete Version der integrierten PowerShell-Engine.  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft Edge überholt Safari bei den Desktop-Browsern
    Microsoft Edge laut einem Analysedienst der am zweithäufigsten genutzte Desktop-Browser weltweit. Damit verdrängt er Apples Safari. Chrome bleibt an der Spitze.  ( 3 min )
    Abgedockt: Kubernetes 1.24 Stargazer richtet den Blick zu den Sternen
    Die Container-Verwaltung Kubernetes trennt sich in Version 1.24 von Altlasten wie der Dockershim und fokussiert sich auf wichtige Zukunftsthemen wie OpenAPI v3.  ( 4 min )
    l+f: Malware-Autoren müssen Sicherheitspatch entwickeln
    Ein Sicherheitsforscher ärgert die Entwickler der Erpressungstrojaner REvil, LockBit & Co.  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft wirft unsichere Anmeldung für Exchange Online raus
    Das sogenannte Basic-Auth-Verfahren zur Anmeldung am Exchange-Online-Postfach gilt als äußerst unsicher. Microsoft schaltet es ab dem 1. Oktober ab.  ( 4 min )
    Ciscos Cloud Service: Probleme im Netzwerk ermitteln, bevor sie auftreten
    Ein neuer Dienst von Cisco soll dank Machine Learning vorhersehen, welche Stellen im Netzwerk anfällig für Störungen sind.  ( 4 min )
    Spyware blieb in Unternehmen bis zu 18 Monate lang unentdeckt
    Die "Quietexit" genannte Backdoor blieb teilweise 18 Monate unentdeckt. Sicherheitsforscher vermuten, dass dahinter eine staatliche Gruppe steckt.  ( 5 min )
    Nextcloud Hub II erlaubt Umzug von Nutzerdaten und soll viel schneller werden
    Nextcloud-Nutzer können jetzt ihre Daten zwischen Nextcloud-Instanzen umziehen. Daneben schraubten die Entwickler vor allem an der Performance.  ( 4 min )
    Werbebetrug und Co: Google löscht 5,6 Millionen Konten
    Der Internetkonzern hat angefangen, die Identität von Werbekunden systematisch zu überprüfen. Doch das Katz-und-Maus-Spiel ist noch lange nicht vorbei.  ( 4 min )
    E-Mail-Client Mozilla Thunderbird bald auch für mobile Geräte
    Der E-Mail-Client Mozilla Thunderbird soll bald auch für Android und iOS verfügbar sein. Das bestätigte der Produktmanager für Mozilla Thunderbird per Twitter.  ( 3 min )
    EU-Parlament macht Weg für KI-Regulierung frei
    Die EU möchte Standards für den verantwortungsvollen Einsatz von KI setzen, der die Grundrechte respektiert und Risiken minimiert.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: KRITIS – Prüfverfahrenskompetenz für § 8a BSIG (Last Call)
    Erlangen Sie spezielle KRITIS-Prüfverfahrenskompetenz für § 8a BSIG; inklusive optionaler, direkt anschließender Abschlussprüfung. Noch einige Plätze frei.  ( 3 min )
    TLStorm 2: Kritische Lücken bedrohen Switches von Aruba und Avaya
    Aufgrund von Software-Fehlern könnten Angreifer unbefugt in sensible Netzwerkbereiche von Unternehmen eindringen.  ( 3 min )
    Apple-Produktion: Furcht vor iPhone 14-Verzögerung, MacBook-Fertigung läuft
    In China startet die Herstellung der nächsten Apple-Smartphone-Generation mitten im Corona-Lockdown. Aus Shanghai gibt es indes gute Nachrichten zum Mac.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Azure AD als zentraler Authentifizierungsdienst
    Authentifizierung und Autorisierung zentral, sicher und hochverfügbar mit Active Directory aus der Cloud bereitstellen. Noch Plätze frei  ( 3 min )
    Dell: Inhouse-Storage und Cloud rücken zusammen
    Dell will die Vorteile der Cloud mit Datenhaltung im Unternehmen verbinden. Unternehmen sollen so Flexibilität ohne Abstriche beim Datenschutz gewinnen.  ( 4 min )
    Cyberangriff führt zu Einschränkungen für Kunden beim Autovermieter Sixt
    Unbekannte hatten Zugriff auf IT-Systeme von Sixt. Ob Kundendaten betroffen waren, ist noch unklar. Der Geschäftsbetrieb soll temporär beeinträchtigt sein.  ( 3 min )
    Anonymisierendes Betriebssystem: Linux-Unterbau von Tails 5.0 erneuert
    Die Tails-Entwickler haben das System in Version 5 vor allem in der Bedienung optimiert und viele Tools in aktuellen Versionen implementiert.  ( 4 min )
    Python in HTML einbetten: PyScript machts möglich
    Das von Anaconda ins Leben gerufene Projekt bietet ein HTML-Interface, um sowohl Python-Code als auch eine interaktive Kommandozeile einzubinden.  ( 4 min )
    Public Viewing: Apple lädt zur WWDC-Lotterie
    Auch 2022 findet die Entwicklerkonferenz nur digital statt. Allerdings gibt es diesmal zumindest am ersten Tag eine Veranstaltung im Apple Park – für wenige.  ( 4 min )
    Erpressungstrojaner: Gefälschte Windows-Updates installieren Magniber-Ransomware
    Vermeintliche Windows-Sicherheitsupdates haben die Ransomware Magniber installiert. 2600 US-Dollar Lösegeld verlangen die Drahtzieher.  ( 4 min )
    Reparaturprogramm für Bastler: Wie Apple die Kontrolle behält
    Dank Self Service Repair Program erhalten Verbraucher Apple-Originalteile. Allerdings funktionieren sie nach Austausch nicht sofort, weil Apple sie vernagelt.  ( 4 min )
    Projektmanagement: Teamplanung mit OpenProject 12.1.0
    Das neue Release von OpenProject führt ein neues Planungsmodul für die Enterprise-Version ein und gibt agile Boards für die Community frei.  ( 4 min )
    heise meets… Mikrochip – Europas Abhängigkeit von Asien, wie kommen wir raus?
    Wie wichtig Mikrochips für unser Ökosystem und die Wertschöpfung sind, erklärt Prof. Dr. Nebel. Der Mikrochip Act der EU eröffnet uns eine zweite Chance.  ( 5 min )
    heise-Angebot: enterJS 2022: Frühbucherrabatt bis zum 11. Mai verlängert
    Frühbucherkonditionen für Unentschlossene: Es gibt weiterhin vergünstigte Tickets für die JavaScript-Konferenz enterJS vom 22. bis 23. Juni in Darmstadt.  ( 4 min )
    Twitter testet mit "Circle" Tweets für kleineren Kreis
    Besondere Tweets für bis zu 150 andere Nutzer: Statt ein komplettes Twitter-Konto können auch einzelne Tweets auf privat gestellt werden.  ( 4 min )
    Gesundheitsdatenraum: EU-Kommission will E-Patientenakte in groß für alle
    Alle EU-Bürger sollen Gesundheitsdaten wie Befunde, Röntgenbilder oder Rezepte in einem europäischen Datenraum speichern und für Forscher freigeben können.  ( 6 min )
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    Syntax Highlighting (and More!) With Prism on a Static Site
    So, you’ve decided to build a blog with Next.js. Like any dev blogger, you’d like to have code snippets in your posts that are formatted nicely with syntax highlighting. Perhaps you also want to display line numbers in the … Syntax Highlighting (and More!) With Prism on a Static Site originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 9 min )
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    SEC Plans to Hire More Staff in Crypto Enforcement Unit to Fight Frauds
    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday announced that it will expand and rebrand its Cyber Unit to fight against cyber-related threats and protect investors in cryptocurrency markets. To that end, the SEC is renaming the Cyber Unit within the Division of Enforcement to Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit and plans to infuse 20 additional positions with the goal of investigating  ( 3 min )
    Chinese Hackers Caught Stealing Intellectual Property from Multinational Companies
    An elusive and sophisticated cyberespionage campaign orchestrated by the China-backed Winnti group has managed to fly under the radar since at least 2019. Dubbed "Operation CuckooBees" by Israeli cybersecurity company Cybereason, the massive intellectual property theft operation enabled the threat actor to exfiltrate hundreds of gigabytes of information. Targets included technology and  ( 4 min )
    Critical RCE Bug Reported in dotCMS Content Management Software
    A pre-authenticated remote code execution vulnerability has been disclosed in dotCMS, an open-source content management system written in Java and "used by over 10,000 clients in over 70 countries around the globe, from Fortune 500 brands and mid-sized businesses." The critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-26352, stems from a directory traversal attack when performing file uploads, enabling an  ( 3 min )
    Ukraine War Themed Files Become the Lure of Choice for a Wide Range of Hackers
    A growing number of threat actors are using the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war as a lure in various phishing and malware campaigns, even as critical infrastructure entities continue to be heavily targeted. "Government-backed actors from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia, as well as various unattributed groups, have used various Ukraine war-related themes in an effort to get targets to open  ( 4 min )
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    TLStorm 2: Kritische Lücken bedrohen Switches von Aruba und Avaya
    Aufgrund von Software-Fehlern könnten Angreifer unbefugt in sensible Netzwerkbereiche von Unternehmen eindringen.  ( 3 min )
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    Designing A Better Language Selector
    How difficult can it be to design a bulletproof language selector? It’s not as straightforward as one might think. We need to avoid redirects, decouple our language and country presets, allow for overrides, and use non-modal windows. Let’s dive in!  ( 20 min )

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    Conti, REvil, LockBit ransomware bugs exploited to block encryption
    Hackers commonly exploit vulnerabilities in corporate networks to gain access, but a researcher has turned the table by finding exploits in the most common ransomware and malware being distributed today. [...]  ( 4 min )
    New phishing warns: Your verified Twitter account may be at risk
    Phishing emails increasingly target verified Twitter accounts with emails designed to steal their account credentials, as shown by numerous ongoing campaigns conducted by threat actors. [...]  ( 4 min )
    SEC ramps up fight on cryptocurrency fraud by doubling cyber unit
    The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced today that it will almost double the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit to ramp up the fight against cryptocurrency fraud to protect investors from "cyber-related threats." [...]  ( 3 min )
    Google: Chinese state hackers keep targeting Russian govt agencies
    Google said today that a Chinese-sponsored hacking group linked to China's People's Liberation Army Strategic Support Force (PLA SSF) is targeting Russian government agencies. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft PowerShell lets you track Windows Registry changes
    ​A handy tip was shared online this week, showing how you can use PowerShell to monitor changes to the Windows Registry over time. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Unpatched DNS bug affects millions of routers and IoT devices
    A vulnerability in the domain name system (DNS) component of a popular C standard library that is present in a wide range of IoT products may put millions of devices at DNS poisoning attack risk. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Aruba and Avaya network switches are vulnerable to RCE attacks
    Security researchers have discovered five vulnerabilities in network equipment from Aruba (owned by HP) and Avaya (owned by ExtremeNetworks), that could allow malicious actors to execute code remotely on the devices. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Chinese cyber-espionage group Moshen Dragon targets Asian telcos
    Researchers have identified a new cluster of malicious cyber activity tracked as Moshen Dragon, targeting telecommunication service providers in Central Asia. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Apple's return-to-office plan savaged by staff
    Why make us commute all the way into buildings where we're not allowed to talk to each other anyway, workers ask Apple's directive requiring staff to return to the office after two years of pandemic-based working from home has elicited opposition from a group of employees.…  ( 9 min )
    Intel acquires graphics tech biz founded by ex-AMD, Qualcomm engineers
    Demoscene-steeped Siru is on not its Second but, what, Third or Fourth Reality, now? Intel has acquired a graphics technology firm founded by ex-Qualcomm mobile GPU engineers whose previous company, Bitboys, was once thought of as a front-runner of desktop graphics.…  ( 9 min )
    SEC nearly doubles cryptocurrency cop roles in special cyber unit
    Policing digital assets sounds more Mission Impossible than NCIS The US Securities and Exchange Commission intends to fill an additional 20 positions in a special unit that polices cryptocurrency fraud and other cybercrimes.…  ( 8 min )
    Zero trust is more than just vendors and products – it requires process
    IT orgs need to adapt their procedures to make it all work, says Dell Dell Technologies World  Zero-trust architectures have become a focus for enterprises trying to figure out how to secure an IT environment where data and applications are increasingly distributed outside of the traditional perimeter defenses of central datacenters.…  ( 9 min )
    Elliott Management to WDC board: Spin out or sell flash biz
    HDD and NAND memory maker has 'underperformed by any objective measure' Activist investor Elliott Management is pushing for Western Digital Corporation's board to break the business in two by splitting the hard disk drive and NAND flash divisions into separately traded entities.…  ( 9 min )
    Microsoft to ax Azure Video Analyzer in November
    Deprecation less than a year after announcement, users have until December 1 to move workloads Microsoft's Azure Video Analyzer service is being put out to pasture, with its termination notice arriving less than a year after the preview was unveiled at the company's 2021 Build event.…  ( 8 min )
    Mozilla browser Firefox hits the big 100
    Kinda sorta. It's out there if you look hard enough The Mozilla Foundation has released version 100 of its flagship web browser Firefox.…  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft's standalone Defender for Business hits GA
    Security suite for the orgs unwilling to stump up for a Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription Microsoft has made a standalone version of Microsoft Defender for Business generally available, aimed at customers not keen on paying for one of its subscriptions.…  ( 8 min )
    Arista Networks makes $4.3b bet on components amid supplies drought
    Component suppliers are cancelling orders on the same week they are due, says CEO Arista Networks is committing billions of dollars more in orders to secure stock as component availability in the networking world remains uncertain, with suppliers sometimes cancelling orders at the last minute.…  ( 8 min )
    US judge dismisses Republican efforts to block release of Salesforce emails
    Probe into Capitol attack must wait for appeal before data can be accessed A US judge has dismissed efforts by the Republican National Committee (RNC) to block the release of emails created and managed on a Salesforce system as part of an investigation into the 6 January 2021 attacks on the Capitol building.…  ( 8 min )
    One in five employees at top Indian outsourcers left in the past year
    Customers to be served by inexperienced workers – the only ones TCS, HCL, Infosys and Wipro can find India's big four outsourcers averaged 22.7 percent attrition over the last 12 months, according to their recently published results, and that massive loss of personnel means customers will likely be served by less experienced staff.…  ( 9 min )
    Windows 11's tablet-friendly taskbar pulled from Insider builds
    If only Microsoft listened to feedback before the release of Windows 8 Microsoft has pulled the "tablet-optimized" taskbar from Windows Insider builds, citing "feedback" as the cause.…  ( 8 min )
    Watch out for AI models regurgitating misplaced keys that unlock crypto wallets
    Effect of GitHub's OpenAI-powered Copilot memorizing sensitive but public data Leaving your cryptocurrency wallet's private key out on the public internet is not a good idea: anyone who finds this key can try to use it to drain the wallet of its funds.…  ( 9 min )
    Critical vulnerabilities found in 'millions of Aruba and Avaya switches'
    Airports, hospitals, hotels, and more need to deploy patches for hijack bugs Five critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in millions Aruba and Avaya devices can be exploited by cybercriminals to take full control of network switches commonly used in airports, hospitals, and hotels, according to Armis researchers.…  ( 9 min )
    IBM secures DWP contract worth up to £2.1m for 6 months of cloud services
    UK government department extends 11-year relationship following legacy application challenges The UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded IBM a contract for cloud services worth up to £2.13 million ($2.67 million) for just six months.…  ( 8 min )
    Privacy pathology: It's time for the users to gather a little data. Evidence
    If Sherlock was alive today, he’d pack a Pi next to pistol and pipe Opinion  Almost exactly a month ago, we noted a splendid piece of academic research into Google's data-gathering and consent practises.…  ( 10 min )
    Google starts testing fenced frames to guard its Privacy Sandbox
    Oh, serve me ads, lots of ads, under clouded eyes above, just fence me in Google in the next few days plans to begin testing fenced frames, a proposed web API to help its Privacy Sandbox ad technologies meet commitments to privacy of a sort.…  ( 9 min )
    India seizes $725 million of Xiaomi's cash
    Xiaomi really got something in return for those cross-border payments, say money laundering cops India's government has seized over $724 million of bank deposits held by Chinese gadget-maker Xiaomi and alleged the company has improperly moved funds offshore.…  ( 8 min )
    Don't hate on cryptomining, hate the power stations, say Bitcoin super-fans
    We're not the ones telling them to burn fossil fuels, top names write in response to probe request Big names in Bitcoin have defended cryptocurrency mining, issuing a jointly signed letter hitting back at US lawmakers who last month urged a government watchdog to probe the practice.…  ( 9 min )
    Rocket Lab successfully catches falling rocket booster with a helicopter
    Mission not quite accomplished after some weird wobbles Space launch contender Rocket Lab has successfully demonstrated its peculiar method of capturing spent rocket boosters so they can be re-used: catching them with a helicopter as they fall.…  ( 8 min )
    Arm China website posts letter from staff opposing change of management
    SoftBank may control the company, but it seems not to have all the important passwords Japanese investment firm SoftBank may have the paperwork to prove it has taken control of chip design biz Arm's troubled Chinese outpost, but appears not to have yet secured passwords to the company website. It currently carries what appears to be a letter from staff protesting the ouster of former CEO Alan Wu.…  ( 8 min )
    After historic win, Amazon workers at another NYC warehouse reject unionization
    Campaigners again say web giant again held mandatory anti-union meetings Amazon workers in New York voted against joining the Amazon Labor Union on Monday, a month after the trade union group won a separate election to create its first-ever unionized warehouse.…  ( 8 min )
    Colocation giants shrug off inflation as demand surges
    At least some of you realize not every server has to go into AWS, Azure or GCP Colocation giants Equinix, Digital Realty, and Iron Mountain shrugged off ongoing supply-chain shortages, soaring energy prices, and the looming threat of inflation, boasting instead robust demand and record revenues.…  ( 9 min )
    AI helps scientists design novel plastic-eating enzyme
    Plus: Pentagon hires first chief digital and artificial intelligence officer, and more In brief  A synthetic enzyme designed using machine-learning software can break down waste plastics in 24 hours, according to research published in Nature.…  ( 9 min )
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    Ohne Cloud und Internet: Diese Smart-Home-Systeme funktionieren auch offline
    Ohne aktive Internetverbindung funktionieren viele Smart-Home-Geräte nicht mehr. Doch es gibt auch Systeme, die eine Offline-Nutzung gewährleisten.  ( 6 min )
    In-App-Käufe abgeschottet: Weitere Geldstrafen gegen Apple geplant
    Apple verstößt nach Ansicht niederländischer Regulierer weiter gegen Vorgaben. 50 Millionen Euro muss der Konzern schon zahlen, nun soll es teurer werden.  ( 4 min )
    Betrug mit Online-Trading: Über 1100 Anleger um fast 42 Millionen Euro geprellt
    Vor dem Landgericht Saarbrücken hat einer der laut Staatsanwaltschaft bundesweit größten Online-Betrugsprozesse gegen eine Bande Internetbetrüger begonnen.  ( 4 min )
    Anypoint: Eine Plattform, um alle APIs zu verwalten
    MuleSoft kündigt das Universal API Management (UAPIM) auf der eigenen Anypoint-Plattform als Zusammenstellung von neuen und schon existierenden Produkten an.  ( 4 min )
    Trend Micros Apex One meldet Trojaner im Webbrowser Microsoft Edge
    Es mehren sich Beschwerden von Nutzern in den Internetforen, dass der Virenscanner Apex One bei Ihnen einen Trojaner-Befall in Microsofts Edge-Browser meldet.  ( 4 min )
    Signal mit neuer Anruf-Anzeige und mehr Emojis
    Signal hat Version 5.36 seines Messengers veröffentlicht. Unter anderem gibt es eine neue Anruf-Anzeige bei Android, die verdeutlicht, wer gerade spricht.  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft trimmt YARP 1.1 für mehr Leistung bei Web Socket- und gRPC-Streams
    Das Update bereitet den Yet Another Reverse Proxy (YARP) auf HTTP/3 vor und liefert neue APIs für Middleware.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Continuous Lifecycle & ContainerConf 2022: Jetzt noch Vorschläge einreichen
    Noch bis 8. Mai können sich Experten mit Vorträgen und Workshops für die Vor-Ort-Konferenzen zu Continuous Delivery, DevOps und Containerisierung bewerben.  ( 3 min )
    Fritzbox 5590 Fiber: Router-Topmodell für Glasfaseranschlüsse erhältlich
    Der Wi-Fi-6-Router Fritzbox 5590 Fiber ist im deutschen Handel angekommen. Der Hauptunterschied zur Fritzbox 5530: Es gibt USB-Anschlüsse.  ( 4 min )
    KI-Sprachmodell: Meta schickt den nächsten GPT-3-Herausforderer ins Rennen
    Effizienter, flexibler und offener als GPT-3 lautet das Versprechen für die unter dem Namen OPT veröffentlichten Transformermodelle.  ( 5 min )
    Firefox 100: Overlay-Scrolbars für Windows 11, "Nur-HTTPS-Modus" in mobil
    Die hundertste Firefox-Version bringt unter anderem Overlay Scrollbars für Linux und Windows 11 und einen "Nur-HTTPS-Modus" für die mobile Version.  ( 4 min )
    Chip-Geheimnisse entwendet? Apple klagt gegen Start-Up und zwei Ex-Mitarbeiter
    Apple wirft den Beklagten vor, dass sie anhand der Daten eigene Chips bauen wollen. Rivos habe gezielt Geheimnisträger rund um Apple Silicon abgeworben.  ( 4 min )
    Monitoring mit Checkmk: Konferenz mit News
    Die Münchener tribe29 startet ihre Konferenz zur Monitoring-Lösung Checkmk und stellt die nächste Version vor – Streams sollen kostenlos zugänglich sein.  ( 3 min )
    Kabel-Internet: Netzbetreiber demonstrieren Gigabit-Bandbreiten über Docsis 4.0
    Die nächste Stufe des Übertragungsstandards soll Up- und Download annähern. Doch bis zur weltweiten Einführung bietet DOCSIS 3.1 noch viel Luft nach oben.  ( 3 min )
    Ukraine-Krieg: Internet in Oblast Cherson wird nun über Russland geroutet
    Seit Wochen haben russische Truppen die Oblast Cherson nördlich der Halbinsel Krim besetzt. Nun wird offenbar die Abkapselung von der Ukraine vorangetrieben.  ( 3 min )
    Dell: Multi-Cloud gehört die Zukunft – aber "läuft noch nicht zufriedenstellend"
    Auf der Dell Technologies World 2022 ging es vor allem um Multi-Cloud - laut Dell ein zukunftsträchtiges, aber noch ausbaubares Konzept.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Online-Workshop: iPhone- und Android-Apps mit Flutter programmieren
    Das Framework Flutter erlaubt die plattformübergreifende Entwicklung flinker Apps für iOS und Android – ohne typische Nachteile von Web-Apps.  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine-Krieg: 150.000 Menschen in der Ukraine täglich über Starlink online
    Im Kriegsgebiet in der Ukraine sind Starlink-Antennen oft die einzige Möglichkeit, ins Internet zu kommen. Mehr als 150.000 Menschen nutzen das jeden Tag.  ( 4 min )
    GNU Debugger 12.1 erweitert Anbindung für LoongArch und OpenRISC
    Neben dem Zusammenspiel mit zusätzlichen Architekturen unter Linux stabilisiert der Debugger das vor drei Jahren eingeführte Multithreaded Symbol Loading.  ( 3 min )
    100 Millionen US-Dollar für Apple-Entwickler: Beantragungsfrist endet
    Nach einer Sammelklage muss der Konzern eine größere Summe an unabhängige Entwickler ausschütten. Die Beträge können immerhin fünfstellig werden.  ( 4 min )
    Embedded DevOps für das Internet of Things
    Mit einem Baukasten aus aufeinander abgestimmten Hardware- und Softwarekomponenten will SSV das Software-Deployment für IoT-Geräte automatisieren.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Live-Webinar: iPhone und iPad im Unternehmen verwalten
    Bereitstellung, Geräteverwaltung, User Enrollment, BYOD: Das Webinar zeigt, was bei der Einbindung von iOS-Geräten im Firmenumfeld möglich ist.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: data2day 2022: Call for Proposals der Konferenz in Karlsruhe verlängert
    Data Scientists, Data Engineers und Data Teams bleibt Zeit bis zum 9. Mai, um Vorschläge zu Workshops und Vorträgen einzureichen.  ( 4 min )
    Studie: Europäische Digitalwirtschaft fällt weiter zurück
    In kaum einem anderen Bereich sind Deutschland und die anderen 26 EU-Staaten so vom Ausland abhängig wie in der Digitalwirtschaft. Das belegt auch eine Studie.  ( 4 min )
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    Adding Custom GitHub Badges to Your Repo
    If you’ve spent time looking at open-source repos on GitHub, you’ve probably noticed that most of them use badges in their README files. Take the official React repository, for instance. There are GitHub badges all over the README file that communicate important dynamic info, like the latest released … Adding Custom GitHub Badges to Your Repo originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 6 min )
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    Critical TLStorm 2.0 Bugs Affect Widely-Used Aruba and Avaya Network Switches
    Cybersecurity researchers have detailed as many as five severe security flaws in the implementation of TLS protocol in several models of Aruba and Avaya network switches that could be abused to gain remote access to enterprise networks and steal valuable information. The findings follow the March disclosure of TLStorm, a set of three critical flaws in APC Smart-UPS devices that could permit an  ( 3 min )
    Experts Analyze Conti and Hive Ransomware Gangs' Chats With Their Victims
    An analysis of four months of chat logs spanning more than 40 conversations between the operators of Conti and Hive ransomware and their victims has offered an insight into the groups' inner workings and their negotiation techniques. In one exchange, the Conti Team is said to have significantly reduced the ransom demand from a staggering $50 million to $1 million, a 98% drop, suggesting a  ( 3 min )
    AvosLocker Ransomware Variant Using New Trick to Disable Antivirus Protection
    Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new variant of the AvosLocker ransomware that disables antivirus solutions to evade detection after breaching target networks by taking advantage of unpatched security flaws.  "This is the first sample we observed from the U.S. with the capability to disable a defense solution using a legitimate Avast Anti-Rootkit Driver file (asWarPot.sys)," Trend  ( 3 min )
    Chinese Hackers Caught Exploiting Popular Antivirus Products to Target Telecom Sector
    A Chinese-aligned cyberespionage group has been observed striking the telecommunication sector in Central Asia with versions of malware such as ShadowPad and PlugX. Cybersecurity firm SentinelOne tied the intrusions to an actor it tracks under the name "Moshen Dragon," with tactical overlaps between the collective and another threat group referred to as Nomad Panda (aka RedFoxtrot). "PlugX and  ( 3 min )
    Unpatched DNS Related Vulnerability Affects a Wide Range of IoT Devices
    Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed an unpatched security vulnerability that could pose a serious risk to IoT products. The issue, which was originally reported in September 2021, affects the Domain Name System (DNS) implementation of two popular C libraries called uClibc and uClibc-ng that are used for developing embedded Linux systems. uClibc is known to be used by major  ( 3 min )
    New Hacker Group Pursuing Corporate Employees Focused on Mergers and Acquisitions
    A newly discovered suspected espionage threat actor has been targeting employees focusing on mergers and acquisitions as well as large corporate transactions to facilitate bulk email collection from victim environments. Mandiant is tracking the activity cluster under the uncategorized moniker UNC3524, citing a lack of evidence linking it to an existing group. However, some of the intrusions are  ( 3 min )
    GitHub Says Recent Attack Involving Stolen OAuth Tokens Was "Highly Targeted"
    Cloud-based code hosting platform GitHub described the recent attack campaign involving the abuse of OAuth access tokens issued to Heroku and Travis-CI as "highly targeted" in nature. "This pattern of behavior suggests the attacker was only listing organizations in order to identify accounts to selectively target for listing and downloading private repositories," GitHub's Mike Hanley said in an  ( 3 min )
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    Meta has built a massive new language AI—and it’s giving it away for free
    Meta’s AI lab has created a massive new language model that shares both the remarkable abilities and the harmful flaws of OpenAI’s pioneering neural network GPT-3. And in an unprecedented move for Big Tech, it is giving it away to researchers—together with details about how it was built and trained. “We strongly believe that the…  ( 6 min )
    The Download: Storing renewable power with carbon dioxide, and Roe v Wade under threat
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This company wants to use carbon dioxide to store renewable power on the grid Sourcing power: Renewable power has been growing worldwide, but sources like wind and solar aren’t available consistently. In the…  ( 4 min )
    This company wants to use carbon dioxide to store renewable power on the grid
    In the quest to find a better way to store power for the grid, an Italian startup is turning to an unlikely source: carbon dioxide. The company, called Energy Dome, has built a test facility to put the greenhouse gas to work in energy storage. Renewable power has been growing worldwide, but sources like wind…  ( 3 min )
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    You Don’t Need A UI Framework
    Developers often reach for UI frameworks like Bootstrap or Material UI, hoping that they’ll save a bunch of time and quickly build a professional-looking app. Unfortunately, things rarely work out this way. Let’s talk about it.  ( 10 min )
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    Patchday: Wichtige Sicherheitsupdates für Android 10, 11 und 12 erschienen
    Google hat sein mobiles Betriebssystem gegen mehrere mögliche Attacken abgesichert. Außerdem können Lückenfinder in Android 13 Beta Millionäre werden.  ( 4 min )

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    Qualcomm ‘on track’ for Apple M-level Nuvia chips in late 2023
    Too bad everyone else is pretty much on track with their processors Qualcomm has vowed to unleash a generation of laptop processors that will rival Apple's M-series chips, though they won't arrive until late 2023.…  ( 9 min )
    John Deere tractors 'bricked' after Russia steals machinery from Ukraine
    If true, a good use for DRM? Millions of dollars worth of John Deere agricultural machinery stolen from a dealership in Ukraine by Russian Federation forces has been traced to the Chechen Republic and bricked, it is reported.…  ( 9 min )
    Security is a pain for American Dental Association: Ransomware infection feared
    Plus: Another university hit with malware, and more In brief  The Black Basta crime gang has claimed it infected the American Dental Association with ransomware.…  ( 11 min )
    SSE kicks the ‘A’ out of SASE
    Security Service Edge separates cloud-delivered defenses from SD-WAN as debate rages Analysis  The emergence of secure access service edge (SASE) dominated the networking market for the last few years as enterprises sought to address increasingly distributed IT environments.…  ( 11 min )
    Chip foundry group ISMC plans $3b semiconductor plant in India
    Tower Semiconductor’s involvement means Intel could eventually own a piece An international semiconductor consortium called ISMC Digital plans to invest $3 billion in a new manufacturing plant in India and Intel could eventually own a piece of it.…  ( 7 min )
    Dell brings data recovery tools to Apex and the cloud
    Dell shows off full stack of cyber recovery SaaS, partners with Snowflake for data analytics LAS VEGAS – Dell is giving enterprises new ways to protect the data they store in public clouds.…  ( 10 min )
    Spanish PM, defense minister latest Pegasus spyware victims
    Latest Spanish officials to detect Pegasus spyware on mobile devices Spain's prime minister and defense minister are the latest elected officials to detect Pegasus spyware on their mobile phones, according to multiple media reports quoting Spanish authorities.…  ( 8 min )
    Cloud a three-player market dominated by AWS, Google, Microsoft
    Big three’s market share now at 65 per cent almost everywhere outside China AWS, Microsoft, and Google collectively harvested 65 percent of global spend on cloud computing in Q1 2022 and outgrew their competition to the extent that their collective dominance leaves rivals with only niches to explore.…  ( 7 min )
    EU Apple suit alleges anticompetitive Apple Pay practices
    The new investigation marks the fourth set of allegations leveled against Apple by the EU since 2020 It is set to be a contentious morning in Cupertino as Apple execs wake to the announcement of a new European Union investigation into anti-competitive practices. …  ( 8 min )
    Logging and monitoring can be a form of bullying, and make for lousy infosec
    Surveillance is a poor starting point for your security strategy Many information security practices use surveillance of users' activities. Logging, monitoring, observability – call it what you will, we have built a digital panopticon for our colleagues at work and it's time to rethink this approach.…  ( 10 min )
    Nvidia starts laying groundwork for future open and parallel code
    Gearing up to go full stack, firm spends time on standards, open-source communities Graphics processors are becoming a must-have in computing, so Nvidia is stepping up its work with standards and open-source communities to downstream technologies once largely exclusive to the company's development tools.…  ( 9 min )
    A discounting disaster averted at the expense of one's own employment
    I know what this process needs: Microsoft Access! Who, Me?  A tale of discounts and process improvement via the magic of Excel, Access and a fair bit of electronic duct tape we imagine. Welcome to Who, Me?…  ( 9 min )
    Oracle offers migration path for Solaris 10 apps
    To Solaris 11.4, rather than somewhere more cloudy and less Sunny Oracle has given Solaris 10 users an easier way to migrate their apps – to a more modern version of Solaris.…  ( 8 min )
    Apple to bin apps that go three years without updates
    Developers will be given 90 days to get them up to code, or face banishment Apple has warned developers it will remove their products from its App Stores if they've not been updated for three years.…  ( 8 min )
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    Embed Python scripts in HTML with PyScript
    The project was announced this weekend at PyCon US 2022 and acts as a wrapper around the Pyodide project, which loads the CPython interpreter as a WebAssembly browser module. [...]  ( 3 min )
    New PyScript project lets you run Python programs in the browser
    The project was announced this weekend at PyCon US 2022 and acts as a wrapper around the Pyodide project, which loads the CPython interpreter as a WebAssembly browser module. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft Defender for Business stand-alone now generally available
    Microsoft says that its enterprise-grade endpoint security for small to medium-sized businesses is now generally available. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Google SMTP relay service abused for sending phishing emails
    Phishing actors abuse Google's SMTP relay service to bypass email security products and successfully deliver malicious emails to targeted users. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Cyberspies use IP cameras to deploy backdoors, steal Exchange emails
    A newly discovered and uncommonly stealthy Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group is breaching corporate networks to steal Exchange (on-premise and online) emails from employees involved in corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Cyberspies breach networks via IP cameras to steal Exchange emails
    A newly discovered and uncommonly stealthy Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group is breaching corporate networks to steal Exchange (on-premise and online) emails from employees involved in corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Car rental giant Sixt facing disruptions due to a cyberattack
    ​Car rental giant Sixt was hit by a weekend cyberattack causing business disruptions at customer care centers and select branch [...]  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft fixes Windows 11 bug causing flickers in safe mode
    Microsoft has addressed a newly acknowledged known issue that caused flickering screen problems and made some Windows apps (e.g., File Explorer, Start Menu, and Taskbar) seem unstable in Safe Mode without Networking. [...]  ( 3 min )
    U.S. DoD tricked into paying $23.5 million to phishing actor
    The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced the conviction of Sercan Oyuntur, 40, resident of California, for multiple counts relating to a phishing operation that caused $23.5 million in damages to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). [...]  ( 4 min )
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    KI-Sicherheit: Anthropic erhält 580 Millionen US-Dollar Forschungsgelder
    Dem Start-up für KI-Sicherheit trauen die Investoren offenbar Großes zu: Anthropic erhält für die Alignment-Forschung eine Finanzierung in Rekordhöhe.  ( 4 min )
    Rauswurf "veralteter" iPhone-Apps: Entwickler sollen mehr Zeit bekommen
    Länger nicht mehr aktualisierte und selten geladene Apps entfernt Apple, wenn Entwickler kein Update nachreichen. Sie sollen nun mehr Zeit dafür erhalten.  ( 4 min )
    Phisher haben Microsoft und den Handel im Visier
    Die Verfügbarkeit von "Phishing-as-a-Service"-Angeboten hat laut einer Studie die Zahl der Phishing-Attacken im letzten Jahr um 29 Prozent anwachsen lassen.  ( 3 min )
    Apple-Prozessor M1 Ultra: Multi-Chip-Verbund mit neuer TSMC-Fertigungstechnik
    Moderne Halbleiter vom Chipauftragsfertiger TSMC: Apples M1 Ultra besteht aus zwei Chips, die ohne teuren Silizium-Interposer auskommen.  ( 4 min )
    Open-Source-Tool spürt Schadcode in Paketen auf npm, PyPI und Co auf
    Die OpenSSF hat mit Package Analysis ein Projekt gestartet, das Open-Source-Pakete auf verdächtiges Verhalten untersucht.  ( 4 min )
    Kurz angesehen: Drei Komponenten für Webentwickler in neuen Versionen
    Neues für die Webentwicklung im schnellen Überblick: Eine Waveform-Anzeige in JavaScript, ein HTML-Auswahldialog für Emojis und ein schneller HTML-Parser.  ( 3 min )
    Redox OS: Ein Betriebssystem, geschrieben in Rust
    In der neuen Version 0.7 des Unix-artigen Betriebssystems läuft auch der Rust-Compiler selbst. Das System unterstützt nun 64-bittige ARM-Prozessoren.  ( 3 min )
    Perfide Phishing-Mails drohen Website-Betreibern mit Markenrechtsverletzung
    Aktuelle Phishing-Mails spielen mit der Angst von Website-Betreibern, von Abmahnwellen erfasst zu werden. Dazu werden Kontaktdaten aus dem Impressum genutzt.  ( 4 min )
    Quelloffen spielen: Microsoft wird "Premier Member" der Open 3D Foundation
    Als Mitglied der 2021 gegründeten Open-Source-Vereinigung will Microsoft die Entwicklung einer Realtime 3D-Engine für Spiele und Simulationen mit vorantreiben.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Cross-Plattform: Frühbucherphase der betterCode() Flutter bis 9. Mai verlängert
    Am 24. Mai 2022 gibt es eine neue Online-Konferenz zur Cross-Plattform-Entwicklung mit dem Flutter-Toolkit. Für die Workshops gibt es nur noch wenige Tickets.  ( 4 min )
    iPhone-NFC nur für Apple Pay: EU-Kommission sieht Wettbewerbsverstoß
    Kontaktlose iPhone-Zahlungen sind nur mit Apple Pay möglich. Damit missbraucht Apple nach vorläufigen Ermittlungen der Kommission seine beherrschende Position.  ( 4 min )
    Nach Diebstahl aus der Ukraine: Digitale Landmaschinen aus der Ferne gesperrt
    Die russischen Invasoren hatten Fahrzeuge im Wert von 5 Millionen US-Dollar mitgehen lassen. Doch die Freude währte dank digitaler Technik nicht lange.  ( 3 min )
    Cloud-Ausfall: Atlassian will als "Firma ohne Bullshit" aus Fehlern lernen
    In einer ausführlichen Analyse erklärt die Atlassian-Geschäftsführung den Ausfall von Diensten wie Jira und Confluence – und gelobt Besserung.  ( 4 min )
    Neue Erpressungstrojaner-Version legt Rückkehr von REvil nahe
    Sicherheitsforscher warnen davor, dass die REvil- alias Sodinokibi-Gang wieder da ist. Derzeit verschlüsselt der neue Schädling aber noch keine Daten.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Intensivkurs: VMware vSphere 6 und 7 administrieren
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    Sichereres Online-Banking mit gehärtetem Browser der Sparkassen
    Der Deutsche Sparkassen- und Giroverband bietet künftig den gehärteten Browser S-Protect an, mit dem Nutzer ihre Bankgeschäfte besser geschützt erledigen.  ( 4 min )
    Apple M1: Forscher entdecken mögliche Prozessorsicherheitslücke
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    Mac Studio: Nutzer von hochfrequentem Fiepen genervt
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    Lockdown folgt auf Lockdown: Apple-Produktion soll unabhängiger von China werden
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    Keine Krypto-Spenden mehr für Wikipedia
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    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Penetrationstests – Methodik, Ausschreibung, Auswertung (Last Call)
    Passende Prüfansätze auswählen, gezielte Rückfragen stellen und die Ergebnisse von Pentests richtig interpretieren. Online-Workshop an zwei Vormittagen.  ( 3 min )
    Bericht: Elon Musk will Twitter mit Gebühren für Zitate monetarisieren
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    How digitization of supply chains can boost circular economies
    Research shows that businesses, governments, and consumers around the world are increasingly concerned about the environment. But despite our apparent concern, we seem to be doing very little about it. Per a recent report, material extraction and use has nearly quadrupled in the last 50 years, outpacing even population growth. The current economy is built…  ( 5 min )
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    Russian Hackers Targeting Diplomatic Entities in Europe, Americas, and Asia
    A Russian state-sponsored threat actor has been observed targeting diplomatic and government entities as part of a series of phishing campaigns commencing on January 17, 2022. Threat intelligence and incident response firm Mandiant attributed the attacks to a hacking group tracked as APT29 (aka Cozy Bear), with some set of the activities associated with the crew assigned the moniker Nobelium (  ( 3 min )
    Which Hole to Plug First? Solving Chronic Vulnerability Patching Overload
    According to folklore, witches were able to sail in a sieve, a strainer with holes in the bottom. Unfortunately, witches don’t work in cybersecurity – where networks generally have so many vulnerabilities that they resemble sieves.  For most of us, keeping the sieve of our networks afloat requires nightmarishly hard work and frequent compromises on which holes to plug first. The reason? In 2010,  ( 4 min )
    Chinese "Override Panda" Hackers Resurface With New Espionage Attacks
    A Chinese state-sponsored espionage group known as Override Panda has resurfaced in recent weeks with a new phishing attack with the goal of stealing sensitive information. "The Chinese APT used a spear-phishing email to deliver a beacon of a Red Team framework known as 'Viper,'" Cluster25 said in a report published last week. "The target of this attack is currently unknown but with high  ( 3 min )
    Google Releases First Developer Preview of Privacy Sandbox on Android 13
    Google has officially released the first developer preview for the Privacy Sandbox on Android 13, offering an "early look" at the SDK Runtime and Topics API to boost users' privacy online. "The Privacy Sandbox on Android Developer Preview program will run over the course of 2022, with a beta release planned by the end of the year," the search giant said in an overview. A "multi-year effort,"  ( 3 min )
    Here's a New Tool That Scans Open-Source Repositories for Malicious Packages
    The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) has announced the initial prototype release of a new tool that's capable of carrying out dynamic analysis of all packages uploaded to popular open source repositories. Called the Package Analysis project, the initiative aims to secure open-source packages by detecting and alerting users to any malicious behavior with the goal of bolstering the  ( 3 min )
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    Creating Realistic Reflections With CSS
    In design, reflections are stylized mirror images of objects. Even though they are not as popular as shadows, they have their moments — just think about the first time you explored the different font formats in MS Word or PowerPoint: … Creating Realistic Reflections With CSS originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 3 min )

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    REvil ransomware returns: New malware sample confirms gang is back
    The notorious REvil ransomware operation has returned amidst rising tensions between Russia and the USA, with new infrastructure and a modified encryptor allowing for more targeted attacks. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Open source 'Package Analysis' tool finds malicious npm, PyPI packages
    The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), a Linux Foundation-backed initiative has released its first prototype version of the 'Package Analysis' tool that aims to catch and counter malicious attacks on open source registries. the open source tool released on GitHub was able to identify over 200 malicious npm and PyPI packages. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Russian hackers compromise embassy emails to target governments
    Security analysts have uncovered a recent phishing campaign from Russian hackers known as APT29 (Cozy Bear or Nobelium) targeting diplomats and government entities. [...]  ( 4 min )
    A YouTuber is encouraging you to DDoS Russia—how risky is this?
    A YouTube influencer with hundreds of thousands of subscribers is encouraging everyone to conduct cyber warfare against Russia. How risky is it and can you get in trouble? [...]  ( 7 min )
    A YouTuber is promoting DDoS attacks on Russia — how legal is this?
    A YouTube influencer with hundreds of thousands of subscribers is encouraging everyone to conduct cyber warfare against Russia. How risky is it and can you get in trouble? [...]  ( 6 min )
    Google fights doxxing with updated personal info removal policy
    Google has expanded its policies to allow doxxing victims to remove more of their personally identifiable information (PII) from search engine results starting earlier this week. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Human-made hopper out-leaps rival robots in artificial jumping contest
    Applications in lunar exploration and Earth-bound locomotion are possible Scientists with a grant have done what none thought possible – perhaps few even gave any thought to – and smashed the world record for the highest jumping robot.…  ( 8 min )
    Quantum-tunneling memory could boost AI energy efficiency by 100x
    Boffins get excited about building better machine synapses There's a potential solution on the cards to the energy expenditure problems plaguing AI training, and it sounds simple: just strengthen the "synapses" that move electrons through a memory array. …  ( 9 min )
    AI models still racist, even with more balanced training
    Plus: US government's NIST publishes 86-page report investigating algorithmic bias AI algorithms can still come loaded with racial bias, even if they're trained on data more representative of different ethnic groups, according to new research.…  ( 9 min )
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    Linux APP Summit 2022: Flathub wird zum App-Store
    Auf dem Linux App Summit, einer Konferenz des KDE e.V. und der Gnome Foundation, haben die Macher von Flathub Zahlen und Zukunftspläne präsentiert.  ( 5 min )
    heise-Angebot: Projektmanagement mit Jira und Confluence: Die Webinar-Serie von Heise
    An drei Terminen im Mai und Juni lernen Interessierte in 12 praxisnahen Stunden, ihr Projektmanagement zu meistern.  ( 4 min )
    Cloudflare: Botnet-Angriff mit mehr als 15 Millionen HTTPS-Anfragen abgewehrt
    Der Infrastruktur- und DNS-Anbieter Cloudflare hat eine DDoS-Attacke gestoppt, die zu Spitzenzeiten bis zu 15,3 Millionen Anfragen pro Sekunde verschickte.  ( 3 min )

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    Fake Windows 10 updates infect you with Magniber ransomware
    Fake Windows 10 updates on crack sites are being used to distribute the Magniber ransomware in a massive campaign that started earlier this month. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Atlassian doubles the number of orgs affected by two week outage
    Atlassian says that this month's two-week-long cloud outage has impacted almost double the number of customers it initially estimated after learning of the incident. [...]  ( 4 min )
    The Week in Ransomware - April 29th 2022 - New operations emerge
    This week we have discovered numerous new ransomware operations that have begun operating, with one appearing to be a rebrand of previous operations. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Worried about being replaced by a robot? Become a physicist
    Scientists develop algorithm that decides if your job can just be an algorithm An online index of nearly a thousand jobs may useful in cluing in folks to the automation risk their field of employment faces.…  ( 9 min )
    Facebook's Meta, tracking code, and the student financial aid website
    Also: Occulus virtual reality apps fail to detail info collection Meta's Facebook subsidiary has been collecting hashed personal data from students seeking US government financial aid, even from those without a Facebook account and those not logged into the student aid website, according to a research study published this week.…  ( 10 min )
    ZX Spectrum: Q&A with some of the folks who worked on legendary PC
    Plus: A look at some of the Centre for Computing History's most exciting machines Interview  The Register took a road trip last weekend to celebrate the ZX Spectrum's 40th birthday, and visited The National Museum of Computing in Bletchley Park and the Centre for Computing History in Cambridge in search of the origins (and clones) of the rubber-keyed marvel.…  ( 12 min )
    Elon Musk flogs $8.4bn of Tesla shares amid Twitter offer drama
    Plus: He reportedly wants to oust CEO, shake up site features Elon Musk has sold $8.4 billion of Tesla shares over the past few days and reportedly wants to hire a new Twitter CEO, after the company's board accepted his offer to privatize the social media biz.…  ( 8 min )
    Data-wiper malware strains surge as Ukraine battles ongoing invasion
    Besides files being erased, another thing being deleted: Any sense this is a coincidence Security researchers have detailed six significant strains of data-wiping malware that have emerged in just the first quarter of 2022, a huge surge over previous years.…  ( 10 min )
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    Arlo Ultra 2 im Test: 4K-Überwachungskamera mit Tracking, Spotlight und Akku
    Mit 4K, HDR, Tracking, Akku und einem Spotlight ist die Arlo Ultra 2 gut ausgestattet. Ob sie sich auch in der Praxis bewährt, zeigt der TechStage-Testbericht.  ( 9 min )
    Making-of c't | c’t uplink 42.9
    Heute in c't uplink sprechen wir darüber, wie eine c't entsteht.  ( 4 min )
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    Make A Wish (May 2022 Desktop Wallpapers Edition)
    Let’s welcome May with a new collection of wallpapers. Designed with love by artists and designers from across the globe, they come in versions with and without a calendar for May 2022.  ( 8 min )

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    Airbnb will let staff work from anywhere without a pay cut
    Will they WF-other people's-H? Room rental biz Airbnb on Thursday said it will allow its employees to work from anywhere and compensation will remain flat or increase within countries.…  ( 9 min )
    Intel says costly 10nm ramp will counter PC slowdown
    China lockdowns, Apple's homegrown silicon, and more give x86 giant a headache – with an aspirin in reach Analysis  Intel promises that a costly ramp in production of 10nm processors, which includes the forthcoming Sapphire Rapids server chips, will pay off in the second half of the year to counter a slowdown in the PC business.…  ( 10 min )
    NASA's modified Boeing 747 SP SOFIA to be grounded for good
    Final flight of Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy will be in 2022 Even as NASA publishes images demonstrating progress in the commission of the James Webb Space Telescope, preparations are being made to ground the Boeing 747-based Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) for good.…  ( 8 min )
    Atlassian boasts strong Q3 revenue growth in wake of two-week outage
    Customer credits unlikely 'to be material to the financial statements' Atlassian has reported robust figures for its Q3 2022 ended March 31 in which revenues were up, net income was in the red and questions over the recent outage continue to linger.…  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft Edge's 'Secure Network' sounds a lot like a built-in VPN
    Only works with signed-in users, but could lure more into using the browser Microsoft appears to be planning a VPN-like solution for its Edge browser judging by a support page for the upcoming feature.…  ( 8 min )
    Meta materials: Facebook using AI to design green concrete
    Claims new formula reduced carbon emissions by 40%, exceeded strength requirements Facebook parent company Meta has a new project that's grounded in the physical realm: using artificial intelligence to discover new formulas for green concrete.…  ( 8 min )
    Don’t expect to get your data back from the Onyx ransomware group
    The cybercriminals trash files larger than 2MB, forever losing them to the void Ransomware groups in recent years have ramped up the threats against victims to incentivize them to pay the ransom in return for their stolen and encrypted data. But a new crew is essentially destroying files larger than 2MB, so data in those files is lost even if the ransom is paid.…  ( 9 min )
    Q1 cloud growth lifts AWS, Azure, and Google
    34% jump shows smaller businesses are catching on and driving investment, says Canalys Sales of cloud infrastructure services are still expanding by roughly a third every quarter – despite the maturing market – and in Q1 they leaped 34 percent to hit $55.9 billion.…  ( 8 min )
    Apple CEO: Silicon shortages and C-19 lockdowns to hurt sales by up to $8 billion
    That Mac you ordered? Lead times stretch to June, but Apple warns 'most products affected' over next 3 months Apple is warning that lockdowns of factories in Shanghai due to COVID-19 and industry-wide silicon shortages will hurt its sales by between $4 billion to $8 billion in the next quarter.…  ( 8 min )
    Problems for the Linux kernel NTFS driver as author goes silent
    Concerns for Paragon CEO, and head kernel boss Torvalds suggests seeking maintainers There are doubts about the future of the new read-write NTFS driver in the Linux kernel, because its author is not maintaining the code, or even answering his email, leaving the code orphaned, says a would-be helper.…  ( 8 min )
    AWS a bright spot in subdued set of Q1 results for Amazon
    Cloud shrugs off woes of retail parent while advertising cash also increased AWS shone in an otherwise subdued set of financials from megacorp Amazon last night.…  ( 7 min )
    Interpol: We can't arrest our way out of cybercrime
    Especially when gangs are better funded than local police As cybercriminals become more sophisticated and their attacks more destructive and costly, private security firms and law enforcement need to work together, according to Interpol's Doug Witschi.…  ( 9 min )
    Meet Flamingo, Deepmind's latest open-ended AI
    Google says it outperforms comparable models despite needing fraction of training data Google's Deepmind has published a paper proposing a family of machine learning models with the aim of doing more work with far less costly and time-consuming training.…  ( 8 min )
    India gives local techies 60 days to hit 6-hour deadline for infosec incident reporting
    Customer data collection and retention requirements also increased, including for crypto operators India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has given many of the nation's IT shops a big job that needs to be done in a hurry: complying with a new set of rules that require organizations to report 20 different types of infosec incidents within six hours of detection, be they a ransomware attack or mere compromise of a social media account.…  ( 8 min )
    UK watchdogs ask how they can better regulate algorithms
    We have bad news: you probably can't... but good luck anyway UK watchdogs under the banner of the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) have called for views on the benefits and risks of how sites and apps use algorithms.…  ( 9 min )
    Meetings in the metaverse: Are your Mikes on?
    You thought Zoom was bad? Welcome to the Thunderdome Something for the Weekend  The bloke next to me is acting strangely. Sitting bolt upright and staring straight ahead, he is holding his hand, palm forward, level with his face.…  ( 11 min )
    Sina Weibo, China's Twitter analogue, reveals users' locations and IP addresses
    Sssshhhh! Nobody tell Elon Musk To the surprise of many users, China's largest Twitter-esque microblogging website, Sina Weibo, announced on Thursday that it will publish users' IP addresses and location data in an effort to keep their content honest and nice.…  ( 8 min )
    Your software doesn't work when my PC is in 'O' mode
    Code so clever it is like perpetual motion. In C++ On Call  Modes of operation always present a challenge for users. Especially when they invent their own. Welcome to a mysterious On Call with an all-too-obvious solution.…  ( 8 min )
    Arm reportedly wrests back control of its rogue China limb
    Ouster of rebel CEO should clear path for planned Arm IPO SoftBank-owned chip designer Arm has reportedly regained control of its Chinese joint venture.…  ( 7 min )
    MIT's thin plastic speakers fall flat. And that's by design
    The walls are alive with the sound of music Video  Engineers at MIT have created paper-thin speakers using a plastic film and a piezoelectric layer embossed with tiny domes.…  ( 8 min )
    Autonomous Mayflower to attempt Atlantic crossing, again
    Second shot after lack of humans to fix simple issue crippled sea vessel The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) is attempting to sail across the Atlantic Ocean with no humans on board again, after it failed three days into its first trip last year.…  ( 8 min )
    Bumblebee malware loader emerges as Conti's BazarLoader fades
    At least three threat groups are using the loader in malicious email campaigns A sophisticated malware loader dubbed Bumblebee is being used by at least three cybercriminal groups that have links to ransomware gangs, according to cybersecurity researchers.…  ( 8 min )
    India reveals plan to become major RISC-V design and production player by 2023
    Joins open chip standard's international board to show it's really serious this time India's government has announced a plan and roadmap for local semiconductor design and production, based on the open source RISC-V architecture, and set a goal of delivering world-class silicon by the end of next year.…  ( 7 min )
    VMware walks back ban on booting vSphere from SD cards or thumb drives
    But it wants server-makers to kick out the option – forever VMware has walked back its decision to end support for non-persistent removable storage as a boot medium for its vSphere suite.…  ( 7 min )
    US appeals court ruling could 'eliminate internet privacy'
    Tech terms of service dissolve Fourth Amendment rights, EFF warns The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday affirmed the 2019 conviction and sentencing of Carsten Igor Rosenow for sexually exploiting children in the Philippines – and, in the process, the court may have blown a huge hole in internet privacy law.…  ( 10 min )
    Semiconductor firms: China lockdowns play havoc with supply and demand
    Some report multimillion-dollar hits while others offer more rosy takes amid component drought Lockdowns in China have been disrupting supply and demand for a variety of semiconductor companies amid broader challenges created by the ongoing global chip shortage.…  ( 9 min )
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    Windows 11 gets new group policies to tweak the Start Menu
    Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 build to the Dev and Beta Channels that introduces multiple group policies that IT administrators can use to tweak the Start menu, the taskbar, and the system tray. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Online library app Onleihe faces issues after cyberattack on provider
    Library lending app Onleihe announced problems lending several media formats offered on the platform, like audio, video, and e-book files, after a cyberattack targeted their vendor. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Google gives 50% bonus to Android 13 Beta bug bounty hunters
    Google has announced that all security researchers who report Android 13 Beta vulnerabilities through its Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) will get a 50% bonus on top of the standard reward until May 26th, 2022.  [...]  ( 4 min )
    India to require cybersecurity incident reporting within six hours
    The Indian government has issued new directives requiring organizations to report cybersecurity incidents to CERT-IN within six hours, even if those incidents are port or vulnerability scans of computer systems. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Russian hacktivists launch DDoS attacks on Romanian govt sites
    The Romanian national cyber security and incident response team, DNSC, has issued a statement about a series of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting several public websites managed by the state entities. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Hands on with Microsoft Edge's new built-in VPN feature
    Edge's Secure Network is powered by Cloudflare - one of the most trusted DNS hosts in the industry - and it aims to protect your device and sensitive data as you browse. The feature is in the early stage of development available to select users in Edge Canary and it's not a full-fledged VPN service offered in browsers like Opera. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Developer Snapshots: Programmierer-News in ein, zwei Sätzen
    Unsere Übersicht kleiner, aber interessanter Meldungen enthält diese Woche unter anderem AdeptAI, AppCode, LoopBack, Neutralinojs, OpenMP und Apache SkyWalking.  ( 4 min )
    iOS 16: Werber befürchten neue Anti-Tracking-Funktionen
    Trotz Apples Verbot tracken viele Apps ihre Nutzer weiterhin ohne Einwilligung, heißt es in der Branche. Nun werden technische Gegenmaßnahmen erwartet.  ( 4 min )
    Vor 20 Jahren: Apple überrascht mit dem eMac
    Apple legte den berühmten Röhren-iMac im Jahr 2002 nochmals neu auf, als eMac für den Bildungsmarkt – ganz in Weiß. Später konnte ihn jeder kaufen.  ( 4 min )
    Überwachungskamera mit Akku, Solarpanel und Rundumsicht: Reolink Argus PT im Test
    Die Reolink Argus PT ist neig- und schwenkbar und erfasst ein horizontales Sichtfeld von 355° Grad. Außerdem funkt sie sowohl im 2,4- als auch im 5-GHz-Band.  ( 8 min )
    Whatsapp: Messenger bald auf weiterem mobilem Endgerät einsetzbar
    Anwender können den Nachrichten-Messenger Whatsapp bald wohl auch auf einem weiteren Mobilgerät nutzen, etwa auf einem anderen Telefon oder Android-Tablet.  ( 3 min )
    Kabelloses Laden auf Distanz: Dieses Jahr wohl keine ersten Produkte mehr
    Belkin geht auf Abstand zu Aussagen eines Partners, dass bereits 2022 das erste Ladegerät erscheint. Die Hürden für die Technik sind offenbar hoch.  ( 4 min )
    Social-Media-Plattformen der EU starten in die Testphase
    Der EU-Datenschutzbeauftragte hat die Testphase für "EU Voice" und "EU Video" gestartet. Die Plattformen ähneln Twitter und YouTube und versprechen Datenschutz.  ( 3 min )
    Kurz informiert: Glasfaserkabel, Deepfakes, Rundfunkbeitrag, Weltraumteleskop
    Unser werktäglicher News-Überblick fasst die wichtigsten Nachrichten des Tages kurz und knapp zusammen.  ( 4 min )
    Ethereum Node auf Mausklick: NiceNode erreicht Alpha 0.9.0
    Für die Integrität von Blockchains spielen Full Nodes eine wichtige Rolle. Mit NiceNode soll das Einrichten eines Geth-Knotens per App möglich werden.  ( 4 min )
    Nicht abschaltbar: Sina Weibo gibt zu Einträgen ungefähren Standort aus
    Aus der IP-Adresse ermittelt der chinesische Kurznachrichtendienst den ungefähren Standort seiner Nutzer und gibt den nun an. Das soll für Transparenz sorgen.  ( 4 min )
    Play Store: Google hat 2021 rund 190.000 Entwickler-Konten gesperrt
    Der Internetkonzern Google hat beim Reinemachen im Play Store im vergangenen Jahr unter anderem 1,2 Millionen Apps wegen Richtlinienverstößen rausgeworfen.  ( 4 min )
    Kooperation statt Konkurrenz: Cybersicherheitspolitik nach der Zeitenwende
    Bei der letzten Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz ging es noch darum, Russland vom Einmarsch in die Ukraine abzuhalten. Nun wurden die Scherben zusammengekehrt.  ( 5 min )
    Windows Communication Foundation: WCF-Dienste für das moderne .NET
    Mit dem in Version 1.0 veröffentlichten Community-Projekt CoreWCF können Kunden bestehende WCF-Dienste leichter nach .NET Core, .NET 5 und .NET 6 portieren.  ( 6 min )
    heise-Angebot: building IoT 2022: Vernetzte Medizin und Open Source auf der Center Stage
    Die Entwicklerkonferenz in Karlsruhe bringt eine Keynote zu medizinischen Systemen und ein Panel über den Wert von Open-Source-Software für die Industrie.  ( 4 min )
    Nach erfolgreichem Start: Wie Apple sich in den kommenden Monaten positioniert
    Der Konzern hat zunehmend Probleme mit der Lieferkette. Dabei könnte das Geschäft eigentlich hervorragend laufen.  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft Edge kriegt ein eingebautes VPN
    Das Microsoft Edge Secure Network soll die Privatsphäre beim Surfen schützen. Microsoft arbeitet dabei mit Cloudflare zusammen.  ( 3 min )
    Angreifer könnten in Installationsprozess von Sonicwall Global VPN einsteigen
    Sicherheitslücken gefährden Sonicwall Global VPN Client und Sonicos. Sicherheitsupdates stehen zum Download bereit.  ( 3 min )
    Zeitreihenanalyse: Mehr Filter- und Abfrageoptionen mit RedisTimeSeries 1.6
    Das Time-Series-Modul der In-Memory-Datenbank Redis verspricht höhere Performance und größere Flexibilität bei der Analyse von Zeitreihendaten.  ( 4 min )
    Ego-Shooter-Urgestein Doom läuft mit Qt auf dem Mikrocontroller
    Die Liste der Plattformen, auf denen der Ego-Shooter Doom läuft, bekommt mit Qt for MCUs einen weiteren Eintrag.  ( 4 min )
    Videokonferenzen: Schwachstellen in Zoom ermöglichen Rechteausweitung und mehr
    Mehrere Schwachstellen in Zoom-Software könnte Angreifern ermöglichen, ihre Rechte im System auszuweiten oder unbefugt Informationen abzugreifen.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitsupdates: Angreifer könnten Firewalls von Cisco neu starten lassen
    Es gibt wichtige Sicherheitsupdates für Cisco Firepower Threat Defense und Adaptive Security Appliance.  ( 3 min )
    Studie: Active Directory je nach Branche unterschiedlich angreifbar
    Einer Befragung von IT-Verantwortlichen zufolge spielt bei der Absicherung des Active Directory die Branche eine Rolle. Auch ist die Unternehmensgröße relevant.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Die Clouds von AWS, Azure, Google, Telekom und Hetzner im Vergleich
    Wie unterscheiden sich die Public Clouds von AWS, Azure, Google, der Telekom und Hetzner – und wie binden Sie sie in Ihre IT-Infrastruktur ein?  ( 3 min )
    Störung bei Fernwartung von Windkraftanlagen weitgehend behoben
    Durch einen mutmaßlichen Cyber-Angriff wird die Kommunikation für die Fernwartung Tausender Windräder gestört. Nun sind die meisten Windparks wieder angebunden.  ( 4 min )
    Europol: Deepfakes drohen zum Standardwerkzeug Krimineller zu werden
    Vor allem die organisierte Kriminalität wird laut Europol verstärkt computergenerierte Manipulationen nutzen, um etwa die Chef-Masche anzuwenden.  ( 4 min )
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    Creating the DigitalOcean Logo in 3D With CSS
    Howdy y’all! Unless you’ve been living under a rock (and maybe even then), you’ve undoubtedly heard the news that CSS-Tricks, was acquired by DigitalOcean. Congratulations to everyone! 🥳 As a little hurrah to commemorate the occasion, I wanted to … Creating the DigitalOcean Logo in 3D With CSS originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 10 min )
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    Microsoft Documents Over 200 Cyberattacks by Russia Against Ukraine
    At least six different Russia-aligned actors launched no less than 237 cyberattacks against Ukraine from February 23 to April 8, including 38 discrete destructive attacks that irrevocably destroyed files in hundreds of systems across dozens of organizations in the country. "Collectively, the cyber and kinetic actions work to disrupt or degrade Ukrainian government and military functions and  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft Azure Vulnerability Exposes PostgreSQL Databases to Other Customers
    Microsoft on Thursday disclosed that it addressed a pair of issues with the Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server that could result in unauthorized cross-account database access in a region. "By exploiting an elevated permissions bug in the Flexible Server authentication process for a replication user, a malicious user could leverage an improperly anchored regular expression to bypass  ( 3 min )
    Indian Govt Orders Organizations to Report Security Breaches Within 6 Hours to CERT-In
    India's computer and emergency response team, CERT-In, on Thursday published new guidelines that require service providers, intermediaries, data centers, and government entities to compulsorily report cybersecurity incidents, including data breaches, within six hours. "Any service provider, intermediary, data center, body corporate and Government organization shall mandatorily report cyber  ( 3 min )
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    The Download: China’s delivery apps, and why Russia’s invasion has stalled
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Shanghai’s lockdown is giving China’s online grocery apps a second chance During Shanghai’s ongoing month-long lockdown, online grocery apps have been a lifeline for residents unable to leave their homes. People are swarming…  ( 4 min )
    Shanghai’s lockdown is giving China’s online grocery apps a second chance
    Midnight, 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9 a.m.: these times are ingrained in Queeny Song’s mind. For over a week in April, the 24-year-old Shanghai resident had to get her phone out at these five points every day to refresh a different grocery delivery app in hopes of grabbing a hard-to-get delivery slot. During…  ( 5 min )
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    Angreifer könnten in Installationsprozess von Sonicwall Global VPN einsteigen
    Sicherheitslücken gefährden Sonicwall Global VPN Client und Sonicos. Sicherheitsupdates stehen zum Download bereit.  ( 3 min )
    Videokonferenzen: Schwachstellen in Zoom ermöglichen Rechteausweitung und mehr
    Mehrere Schwachstellen in Zoom-Software könnte Angreifern ermöglichen, ihre Rechte im System auszuweiten oder unbefugt Informationen abzugreifen.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitsupdates: Angreifer könnten Firewalls von Cisco neu starten lassen
    Es gibt wichtige Sicherheitsupdates für Cisco Firepower Threat Defense und Adaptive Security Appliance.  ( 3 min )
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    How Partytown Eliminates Website Bloat From Third-Party Scripts
    Introducing Partytown, a lightweight open-source solution that reduces execution delays due to third-party JavaScript by offloading third-party scripts to web workers, which run in background threads.  ( 7 min )

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    WhatsApp is currently down with users reporting connection issues
    WhatsApp is down according to user reports mentioning issues connecting to the messaging platform and the inability to send messages although still connected. [...]  ( 3 min )
    EmoCheck now detects new 64-bit versions of Emotet malware
    The Japan CERT has released a new version of their EmoCheck utility to detect new 64-bit versions of the Emotet malware that began infecting users this month. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Synology warns of critical Netatalk bugs in multiple products
    Synology has warned customers that some of its network-attached storage (NAS) appliances are exposed to attacks exploiting multiple critical Netatalk vulnerabilities. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft fixes ExtraReplica Azure bugs that exposed user databases
    Microsoft has addressed a chain of critical vulnerabilities found in the Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server that could let malicious users escalate privileges and gain access to other customers' databases after bypassing authentication. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Medical software firm fined €1.5M for leaking data of 490k patients
    The French data protection authority (CNIL) fined medical software vendor Dedalus Biology with EUR 1.5 million for violating three articles of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). [...]  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine targeted by DDoS attacks from compromised WordPress sites
    Ukraine's computer emergency response team (CERT-UA) has published an announcement warning of ongoing DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks targeting pro-Ukraine sites and the government web portal. [...]  ( 4 min )
    How to Attack Your Own Company's Service Desk to spot risks
    Specops Secure Service Desk is an excellent tool for keeping a help desk safe from social engineering attacks. Although Specops Secure Service Desk offers numerous features, there are three capabilities that are especially useful for thwarting social engineering attacks. [...]  ( 6 min )
    New Bumblebee malware replaces Conti's BazarLoader in cyberattacks
    A newly discovered malware loader called Bumblebee is likely the latest development of the Conti syndicate, designed to replace the BazarLoader backdoor used to deliver ransomware payloads. [...]  ( 5 min )
    NPM flaw let attackers add anyone as maintainer to malicious packages
    A logical flaw in the npm registry, dubbed 'package planting' let authors of malicious packages quietly add anyone and any number of users as 'maintainers' to their packages in an attempt to boost the trust in their package. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Ransom payment is roughly 15% of the total cost of ransomware attacks
    Researchers analyzing the collateral consequences of a ransomware attack include costs that are roughly seven times higher than the ransom demanded by the threat actors. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Austin Peay State University resumes after ransomware cyber attack
    Austin Peay State University (APSU) confirmed yesterday that it had been a victim of a ransomware attack. The university, located in Clarksville, Tennessee advised students, staff, and faculty to disconnect their computers and devices from the university network immediately as a precaution. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Beware: Onyx ransomware destroys files instead of encrypting them
    A new Onyx ransomware operation is destroying large files instead of encrypting them, preventing those files from being decrypted even if a ransom is paid. [...]  ( 3 min )
    PSA: Onyx ransomware destroys large files instead of encrypting them
    A new Onyx ransomware operation is destroying large files instead of encrypting them, preventing those files from being decrypted even if a ransom is paid. [...]  ( 3 min )
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    Microsoft fixes cross-account vulns in Azure Database for PostgreSQL service
    Presented by the Wiz team that found the Cosmos DB flaw Microsoft fixed a pair of flaws in Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server's authentication process that could have allowed any Postgres admin to gain superuser privileges and access other customers' databases.…  ( 10 min )
    Apple must fix its self-service repair program, say critics
    A+ for marketing, F- for blocking aftermarket parts with serial number checks The debut of Apple's self-service repair program has not mended the rift between the iBiz and repair advocacy groups, which continue to see Cupertino's resistance to product repairs as an effort to retain revenue that might otherwise go to others.…  ( 8 min )
    Rocket Lab to attempt mid-air recovery of descending booster
    Doing anything Friday night? Fancy watching someone try to catch a rocket with a helicopter? Rocket Lab is to attempt the recovery of an Electron rocket tomorrow night, snagging the booster as it descends back to Earth by parachute.…  ( 8 min )
    Free enterprise systems management tool Uyuni releases stable version
    Navigate the SALT-y seas of systems-wrangling with the FOSS basis of SUSE Manager The Uyuni project has released a new stable version of its eponymous free enterprise systems-management tool that supports SUSE distros as well as Red Hat (and its many relatives), Ubuntu, and Debian.…  ( 8 min )
    Cloudflare stomps huge DDoS attack on crypto platform
    At 15.3 million requests per second, the assault was the largest HTTPS blitz on record lasting 15 seconds Cloudflare this month halted a massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on a cryptocurrency platform that not only was unusual in its sheer size but also because it was launched over HTTPS and primarily originated from cloud datacenters rather than residential internet service providers (ISPs).…  ( 9 min )
    60 countries sign declaration to keep future internet open
    Lofty, non-binding declaration aims for open, free, interoperable internet in the face of authoritarian threats The United States, along with some 60 other countries, today presented a declaration in which they pledge to "reclaim the promise of the internet" from "a trend of rising digital authoritarianism." …  ( 9 min )
    Aerospike takes swipe at document databases JSON support
    MongoDB, Couchbase in the crosshairs as Aerospike tries to broaden use cases Distributed NoSQL database Aerospike has added support for JSON documents to a slew of new features included in its Database 6 release.…  ( 8 min )
    $10b National Security Agency contract re-awarded to AWS
    Microsoft won, Amazon complained. Amazon won, Microsoft complained. Amazon won... again The US National Security Agency (NSA) has re-awarded a once-secret $10 billion cloud computing services contract to AWS following protests from Microsoft.…  ( 8 min )
    ServiceNow shrugs off Ukraine fears with upbeat financials
    Growth set to continue unabated despite headwinds, CEO says Helpdesk software provider, ServiceNow, has posted revenue of $1.72 billion for the calendar first quarter of 2022, up 27 percent from a year earlier.…  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft makes account switching easier in its web and desktop apps
    The lines between work and personal life were already blurred anyway Microsoft has taken some tentative steps to make account switching easier in its 365 apps with the addition of a list of signed-in users.…  ( 8 min )
    Almost two-thirds of SMIC's Shanghai employees are living at work
    Closed-loop factories are all the rage as COVID rages on, despite China’s insistence that the virus stop Over 60 percent of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation's (SMIC) Shanghai staff are living around the factory campus, in accordance with the ongoing city-wide COVID lockdown, the Chinese semiconductor foundry confirmed this week.…  ( 9 min )
    Windows 10 still growing, but Win 11 had another bad month, says AdDuplex
    Adoption is going so great that growth is barely registering The apparent standstill of Windows 11 adoption is continuing for a second month, according to figures from ad platform AdDuplex.…  ( 8 min )
    Pop!_OS 22.04: New kid on the Ubuntu block starting to show real muscle
    Latest LTS release brings a host of welcome changes that feel fast, modern, and powerful US Linux boxshifter System76 has released the new LTS version, 22.04, of its custom Ubuntu remix, Pop!_OS (or "Pop" for short). The Reg FOSS desk took it for a spin.…  ( 10 min )
    Schneider Electric to sell Russian ops to local management
    UPS giant finds a more permanent solution to a Putin shaped problem, writes off €300m book value Schneider Electric has signed a letter of intent to offload its Russian division to local management, writing off up to €300 million ($315 million) in net book value as a result.…  ( 8 min )
    BT starts commercial trial of quantum secured London network
    3-year deal with Toshiba to run tech with customers across the CIty, West End, and Slough BT and Toshiba have announced the trial of a commercial quantum secured metro network in London, set to run for three years to evaluate the use of the technology.…  ( 9 min )
    Indian government hauls Infosys in to explain non-compete clause
    Not hard to see why Infosys wants to keep staff – rival HCL blames price hikes on pay rises and recruitment costs As Infosys battles attrition that sees more than one in four staffers leave each year, India's Ministry of Labour & Employment has summoned the IT services giant to discuss the legality of a contract clause it uses to stop staff working for rivals or customers.…  ( 9 min )
    AWS fixes strange clunks in its on-prem data-crunchers
    Snowball Edge devices needed annual recertification holidays and required LAN-based management Amazon Web Services has made its Snowball Edge devices remotely manageable and finally enabled multi-year deployments of the on-prem data-crunching machines.…  ( 7 min )
    India to upgrade mobile networks near Maoist insurgents to 4G
    They're currently on 2G – a tactic the government uses to suppress communication India's government has announced it will permit upgrades of mobile networks from 2G to 4G in regions claimed to be hotbeds of a Maoist insurgency.…  ( 8 min )
    Accenture announces 'Accenture Song' – not a tune, but a rebrand
    To deliver post-pandemic accelerated metaverse continuum experience consultancy. Or something If you want to place a bet on the winner of 2022's weirdest corporate rebranding, here's one likely to make the shortlist: an announcement titled "Accenture Announces Accenture Song".…  ( 7 min )
    Five Eyes nations reveal 2021's fifteen most-exploited flaws
    Malicious cyber actors go after 2021's biggest misses, spend less time on the classics Security flaws in Log4j, Microsoft Exchange, and Atlassian's workspace collaboration software were among the bugs most frequently exploited by "malicious cyber actors" in 2021 , according to a joint advisory by the Five Eyes nations' cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies.…  ( 9 min )
    Microsoft points at Linux and shouts: Look, look! Privilege-escalation flaws here, too!
    Will Redmond start code-naming Windows make-me-admin bugs? Flaws in networkd-dispatcher, a service used in some parts of the Linux world, can be exploited by a rogue logged-in user or application to escalate their privileges to root level, allowing the box to be commandeered, Microsoft researchers said Wednnesday.…  ( 9 min )
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    Virenschutzsoftware: Kaspersky-Beschwerde gegen BSI-Warnung erneut gescheitert
    Auch vor dem Oberverwaltungsgericht war der russische Konzern Kaspersky mit seiner Beschwerde gegen die Warnung des BSI vor der eigenen Software erfolglos.  ( 4 min )
    Onleihe: Technischer Fehler löscht alle Audio- und Videodateien
    Wann im elektronischen Bibliotheksnetzwerk wieder alle Titel verfügbar sind, ist laut Betreiber noch unklar. Nutzer müssen ausgeliehene Dateien neu laden.  ( 3 min )
    GitHub Security Update: Den OAuth-Token-Dieben auf der Spur
    Nachdem an Heroku und Travis CI ausgegebene OAuth-Token zum Zugriff auf private Repositorien genutzt wurden, berichtet GitHub nun über den Ablauf des Angriffs.  ( 4 min )
    "Sapphire Rapids": Erste Benchmarks zu Intels 52-Kern-Prozessor
    Aktuell wären Intels "Sapphire Rapids"-Prozessoren wohl die schnellsten CPUs im Cinebench, AMDs Zen-4-Serie "Genoa" dürfte Intel aber das Leben schwer machen.  ( 4 min )
    The State of Kubernetes 2022: Containerisierung – aber sicher doch!
    Im fünften jährlichen VMware-Kubernetes-Report steht erneut das Thema Security im Fokus, speziell in Multi-Cluster- und Multi-Cloud-Umgebungen.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Noch zum Frühbucher-Tarif: heise Security Tour 2022 – Wissen schützt!
    Mit der eintägigen heise-Security-Konferenz bereiten Sie sich und ihre IT optimal auf die Gefahren durch Cybercrime und eventuelle Cyber-Strikes vor.  ( 4 min )
    Kurz informiert: VRR für PS5, Linux-Lücken, Meta-Nutzer, Pappeln gegen CO2
    Unser werktäglicher News-Überblick fasst die wichtigsten Nachrichten des Tages kurz und knapp zusammen.  ( 5 min )
    Salesforce mit neuer Low-Code-Entwicklungsumgebung für Slack
    Der Softwareanbieter Salesforce hat Low-Code-Tools für Entwickler veröffentlicht. Damit sollen sich Apps und Automatisierungen direkt in Slack erstellen lassen.  ( 3 min )
    10 Millionen US-Dollar für Tipps zur Ergreifung der Hacker-Gruppe Sandworm
    Die USA sind auf der Suche nach Hinweisen zur Lokalisierung der russischen Sandworm-Hacker. Dafür versprechen sie eine große Prämie.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: storage2day: Call for Proposals zur Konferenz in München verlängert
    Storage-Profis haben nun Zeit bis zum Montag, 9. April, um Vorträge für die Vor-Ort-Konferenz einzureichen.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitslücken in Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server gefixt
    In dem Cloud-Dienst Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server von Microsoft hätten Angreifer ihre Rechte ausweiten und beliebigen Code ausführen können.  ( 3 min )
    IT-Sicherheitsbehörden sammeln am häufigsten angegriffene Sicherheitslücken
    Welche Sicherheitslücken Cyberkriminelle im vergangenen Jahr am häufigsten angegriffen haben, haben IT-Sicherheitsbehörden jetzt in einer Liste gesammelt.  ( 4 min )
    iPhone-NFC für Konkurrenz blockiert: EU bereitet angeblich Beschwerde vor
    Nur Apple Pay darf die NFC-Schnittstelle des iPhones für Zahlungen verwenden. Die EU-Kommission hält das offenbar für Wettbewerbsverzerrung.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Online-Workshop: Wie man Unternehmensvideos richtig produziert
    Planung, Dreh, Postproduktion: Der Workshop vermittelt Grundlagen zur Produktion professioneller Videos für eine stimmige Unternehmenskommunikation.  ( 4 min )
    Quelloffener Dateimanager muCommander 1.0.0 mit Google-Drive-Unterstützung
    Der Dateimanager muCommander hat Version 1.0.0 erreicht. Er ist quelloffen und plattformunabhängig; in der neuen Version lässt er sich mit Google Drive koppeln.  ( 3 min )
    software-architektur.tv: Eine Architektur entwerfen – am Beispiel iSAQB Advanced
    Videocast von Eberhard Wolff und Lisa Moritz: In dieser SATOUR.tv-Folge besprechen Moritz und Wolff mit einer iSAQB-Beispielaufgabe einen Architekturentwurf.  ( 3 min )
    Virtuelle Maschine GraalVM 22.1 baut native Images im Schnellverfahren
    Neben dem neuen Quick-Build-Modus, der deutlich schneller kompilieren soll, bringt das Release eine erste Anbindung an Apple Silicon.  ( 4 min )
    Gebrauchtwarenhändler nervt Apple-Kunden mit Werbung über AirDrop
    Back Market, das unter anderem aufgearbeitete iPhones und Macs verkauft, schickt Besuchern von Apple-Läden in Berlin, London und Paris "Nachhaltigkeitsreklame".  ( 4 min )
    Studio Display: Ist Ultra-Weitwinkel-Sensor das Problem der schlechten Webcam?
    Auch ein als Beta vorliegendes Firmware-Update macht die Aufnahmen der für FaceTime und Co. gedachten Kamera kaum besser. Nun gerät die Hardware in Verdacht.  ( 4 min )
    Netzwerkspeicher: Auch Synology von netatalk-Sicherheitslücken betroffen
    Die Unterstützung für Apple-Netzwerkprotokolle durch netatalk reißt auch in Synology-Netzwerkspeicher Sicherheitslücken. Eine erste Aktualisierung steht bereit.  ( 3 min )
    Musk-Übernahme von Twitter: Platzt der Deal durch kritische Tweets?
    Zuletzt hat Musk einzelne Mitarbeiter für Twitters Probleme öffentlich verantwortlich gemacht. Das könnte dem Deal entgegenstehen, aber auch so gewollt sein.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Container und Cluster managen mit Kubernetes & Rancher
    In diesem Online-Workshop lernen Admins, wie man einen Kubernetes-Cluster mit Rancher-Tools aufsetzt und produktiv betreibt. Bis 12.5. mit 10 Prozent Rabatt.  ( 3 min )
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    Cybercriminals Using New Malware Loader 'Bumblebee' in the Wild
    Cybercriminal actors previously observed delivering BazaLoader and IcedID as part of their malware campaigns are said to have transitioned to a new loader called Bumblebee that's under active development. "Based on the timing of its appearance in the threat landscape and use by multiple cybercriminal groups, it is likely Bumblebee is, if not a direct replacement for BazaLoader, then a new,  ( 4 min )
    Experts Detail 3 Hacking Teams Working Under the Umbrella of TA410 Group
    A cyberespionage threat actor known for targeting a variety of critical infrastructure sectors in Africa, the Middle East, and the U.S. has been observed using an upgraded version of a remote access trojan with information stealing capabilities. Calling TA410 an umbrella group comprised of three teams dubbed FlowingFrog, LookingFrog and JollyFrog, Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET assessed that "  ( 4 min )
    Everything you need to know to create a Vulnerability Assessment Report
    You've been asked for a Vulnerability Assessment Report for your organisation and for some of you reading this article, your first thought is likely to be "What is that?" Worry not. This article will answer that very question as well as why you need a Vulnerability Assessment Report and where you can get one from.  As it's likely the request for such a report came from an important source such  ( 5 min )
    Twitter's New Owner Elon Musk Wants DMs to be End-to-End Encrypted like Signal
    Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and Twitter's new owner, on Thursday called on adding support for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to the platform's direct messages (DM) feature. "Twitter DMs should have end to end encryption like Signal, so no one can spy on or hack your messages," Musk said in a tweet. The statement comes days after the microblogging service announced it officially entered into  ( 3 min )
    New RIG Exploit Kit Campaign Infecting Victims' PCs with RedLine Stealer
    A new campaign leveraging an exploit kit has been observed abusing an Internet Explorer flaw patched by Microsoft last year to deliver the RedLine Stealer trojan. "When executed, RedLine Stealer performs recon against the target system (including username, hardware, browsers installed, anti-virus software) and then exfiltrates data (including passwords, saved credit cards, crypto wallets, VPN  ( 3 min )
    CloudFlare Thwarts Record DDoS Attack Peaking at 15 Million Requests Per Second
    Cloudflare on Wednesday disclosed that it acted to mitigate a 15.3 million request-per-second (RPS) distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. The web infrastructure and website security company called it one of the "largest HTTPS DDoS attacks on record."  "HTTPS DDoS attacks are more expensive in terms of required computational resources because of the higher cost of establishing a secure TLS  ( 3 min )
    U.S Cybersecurity Agency Lists 2021's Top 15 Most Exploited Software Vulnerabilities
    Log4Shell, ProxyShell, ProxyLogon, ZeroLogon, and flaws in Zoho ManageEngine AD SelfService Plus, Atlassian Confluence, and VMware vSphere Client emerged as some of the top exploited security vulnerabilities in 2021. That's according to a "Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities" report released by cybersecurity authorities from the Five Eyes nations Australia, Canada, New Zealand  ( 2 min )
    QNAP Advises to Mitigate Remote Hacking Flaws Until Patches are Available
    Network-attached storage (NAS) appliance maker QNAP on Wednesday said it's working on updating its QTS and QuTS operating systems after Netatalk last month released patches to contain seven security flaws in its software. Netatalk is an open-source implementation of the Apple Filing Protocol (AFP), allowing Unix-like operating systems to serve as file servers for Apple macOS computers. <!-  ( 3 min )
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    Modern data management, the hidden brain of AI
    Artificial intelligence (AI) is the darling of businesses and governments because it not only promises to add tens of trillions to the gross domestic product (GDP), but it comes with all the excitement of action-packed movies or dopamine-drenched gaming. We are mesmerized by computer vision, natural language processing, and the uncanny predictions of recommendation engines.…  ( 5 min )
    The Download: Police used social media to surveil Black people, and India’s worsening heat waves
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Minneapolis police used fake social media profiles to surveil Black people The Minneapolis Police Department violated civil rights law through a pattern of racist policing practices, according to a damning report published today…  ( 4 min )
    Climate change is making India’s brutal heat waves worse
    Heat waves are scorching India and Pakistan this week, breaking records as the region enters the hottest time of the year. Some states in India have seen temperatures top 43 °C (110 °F), with northwest India likely to see even higher temperatures in the coming days, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Extreme heat…  ( 4 min )
    Minneapolis police used fake social media profiles to surveil Black people
    The Minneapolis Police Department violated civil rights law through a pattern of racist policing practices, according to a damning report published today by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. The report, which is the result of a two-year inquiry, found that officers stop, search, arrest, and use force against people of color at a much…  ( 5 min )
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    Setting Up CloudFront to Host Your Web App
    In my last article, we went over how to set up a web app that serves chunks and bundles of CSS and JavaScript from CloudFront. We integrated it into Vite so that when the app runs in a browser, … Setting Up CloudFront to Host Your Web App originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 10 min )
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    CTA Modal: How To Build A Web Component
    In this article, Nathan Smith explains how to create modal dialog windows with rich interaction that will only require authoring HTML in order to be used. They are based on Web Components that are currently supported by every major browser.  ( 16 min )
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    Netzwerkspeicher: Auch Synology von netatalk-Sicherheitslücken betroffen
    Die Unterstützung für Apple-Netzwerkprotokolle durch netatalk reißt auch in Synology-Netzwerkspeicher Sicherheitslücken. Eine erste Aktualisierung steht bereit.  ( 3 min )

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    New Black Basta ransomware springs into action with a dozen breaches
    A new ransomware gang known as Black Basta has quickly catapulted into operation this month, claiming to have breached over twelve companies in just a few weeks. [...]  ( 5 min )
    GitHub: How stolen OAuth tokens helped breach dozens of orgs
    GitHub has shared a timeline of this month's security breach when a threat actor gained access to and stole private repositories belonging to dozens of organizations. [...]  ( 4 min )
    QNAP warns users to disable AFP until it fixes critical bugs
    Taiwanese corporation QNAP has asked customers this week to disable the AFP file service protocol on their network-attached storage (NAS) appliances until it fixes multiple critical Netatalk vulnerabilities. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft says Russia hit Ukraine with hundreds of cyberattacks
    Microsoft has revealed the true scale of Russian-backed cyberattacks against Ukraine since the invasion, with hundreds of attempts from multiple Russian-backed hacking groups targeting infrastructure and Ukrainian citizens. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Russian govt impersonators target telcos in phishing attacks
    A previously unknown and financially motivated hacking group is impersonating a Russian agency in a phishing campaign targeting entities in Eastern European countries. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Cybersecurity agencies reveal top exploited vulnerabilities of 2021
    In partnership with the NSA and the FBI, cybersecurity authorities worldwide have released today a list of the top 15 vulnerabilities routinely exploited by threat actors during 2021. [...]  ( 4 min )
    RIG Exploit Kit drops RedLine malware via Internet Explorer bug
    Threat analysts have uncovered yet another large-scale campaign delivering the RedLine stealer malware onto worldwide targets. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Chinese state-backed hackers now target Russian state officers
    Security researchers analyzing a phishing campaign targeting Russian officials found evidence that points to the China-based threat actor tracked as Mustang Panda (also known as HoneyMyte and Bronze President). [...]  ( 4 min )
    Redis, MongoDB, and Elastic: 2022’s top exposed databases
    Security researchers have noticed an increase in the number of databases publicly exposed to the Internet, with 308,000 identified in 2021. The growth continued quarter over quarter, peaking in the first months of this year. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Number of publicly exposed database instances hits new record
    Exposing databases on the public face of the internet is in many cases due to misconfiguration. Hackers often hunt for them using search engines indexing systems reachable from the open web to steal the content or for financial extortion. [...]  ( 5 min )
    New Nimbuspwn Linux vulnerability gives hackers root privileges
    A new set of vulnerabilities collectively tracked as Nimbuspwn could let local attackers escalate privileges on Linux systems to deploy malware ranging from backdoors to ransomware. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Google releases beta version of Android 13 'Tiramisu'
    Chocolate Factory's latest mobile code confection refines permissions and error reporting Google on Tuesday released the first beta version of Android 13, the next iteration of its mobile operating system.…  ( 8 min )
    Feds offer big rewards for info on suspected Russian Sandworm intel officers
    A different type of bug bounty Uncle Sam will dole out up to $10 million for vital information on each of six Russian GRU officers linked to the Kremlin-backed Sandworm gang, who, according to the Feds, have plotted to carry out destructive cyber-attacks against American critical infrastructure.…  ( 8 min )
    Apple's self-repair service finally launches after months of silence
    The company kept quiet on progress since it announced plan in November After five months of silence on the state of its self-service repair program, Apple has finally launched it for US customers.…  ( 8 min )
    India: It would be fab if Intel and TSMC built new plants here
    Govt offers lure of subsidies in bid to become electronics manufacturing powerhouse India is hoping it can convince Intel and TSMC to set up new fabs in the country as part of their multibillion-dollar manufacturing expansion blueprint.…  ( 8 min )
    Dropbox unplugged its own datacenter – and things went better than expected
    Two years of disaster planning massively reduced recovery time objective, company says If you're unsure how resilient your organization is to a disaster, there's a simple way to find out: unplug one of your datacenters from the internet and see what happens.…  ( 8 min )
    US Navy told to do a 'supplemental' integrity investigation of $2.5b Dell deal
    Email about pricing from rival seller of Microsoft licensing and software under spotlight The US Navy must start a "supplemental investigation" into allegations Dell had inside information on a rival's pricing for a $2.5 billion software deal, a federal claims judge has ruled, after the sea forces "failed to fully comply" with an earlier order.…  ( 9 min )
    China turns cyber-espionage eyes to Russia as Ukraine invasion grinds on
    State-sponsored Bronze President group launches cyber-espionage malware campaign against notional ally China appears to be entering a raging cyber-espionage battle that's grown in line with Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine, deploying advanced malware on the computer systems of Russian officials.…  ( 9 min )
    There are nearly half a billion active users of Start news feed, says Microsoft
    Personalized news feed has its fans, according to exec Lurking within Microsoft's Q3 2022 earnings reports last night was news that people are indeed still buying Windows PCs, and that half a billion customers are "active users" of the company's news feed, Microsoft Start.…  ( 8 min )
    HPE uses blockchain for distributed machine learning models
    Peer-to-peer network between different nodes ensures parameters can be exchanged securely HPE has lifted the lid on two new AI products, one aimed at enterprises wanting to build and train machine learning (ML) models at scale, and a second that introduces a decentralized ML system to enable distributed or edge deployments to share updates to their models.…  ( 10 min )
    UK competition watchdog probes school software contract revisions
    Former Capita-owned ESS' minimum 3-year deals put under spotlight by CMA Britain's competition watchdog is probing the largest local provider of school management information systems to ascertain if it is abusing its market dominance to force customers to sign three-year agreements.…  ( 8 min )
    BCS: Ukraine's IT industry is open for business
    Images of bombed streets belie the fact that consultancies are still operating and need income BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has called upon organizations to give Ukraine's tech consultancies serious consideration when tendering for contracts.…  ( 8 min )
    Fedora starts to simplify Linux graphics handling
    Changes will make things less challenging for developers, but maybe not for users The Fedora development team are planning some significant changes to the way the distro handles graphics, which will help to push forward the state of Linux graphics support – but it may hinder troubleshooting when things go wrong.…  ( 9 min )
    DARPA backs virtual worlds for autonomous off-road vehicles
    Intel and co outline Holodeck-like efforts for combat bots Intel has shed some light on its participation in a DARPA program set up to aid the development of autonomous combat vehicles that can go off road. …  ( 9 min )
    Algorithm can predict pancreatic cancer from CT scans well before diagnosis
    Software picks up subtle clues human doctors miss AI algorithms can predict whether a patient will develop pancreatic cancer years before an official diagnosis, or so this research suggests.…  ( 9 min )
    Chinese drone-maker DJI suspends ops in Russia, Ukraine
    First Middle Kingdom company to take a stance says it doesn't want anyone weaponizing its flying machines In a first for a major Chinese tech company, drone-maker DJI Technologies announced on Tuesday that it will temporarily suspend business in both Russia and Ukraine.…  ( 9 min )
    Microsoft partners balk at new licensing scheme, dent growth
    Software giant calls out impact of slow transition to New Commerce Experience amid strong results Microsoft's partners appear to have pushed back against Redmond's "new commerce experience" licensing scheme, as the software giant noted a slower-than-expected transition to the arrangement in its Q3 2022 earnings.…  ( 8 min )
    Study: How Amazon uses Echo smart speaker conversations to target ads
    Web giant milks advertisers with data harvested from digital assistant Amazon and third-party services have been using smart speaker interaction data for ad targeting, in violation of privacy commitments, according to researchers at four US universities.…  ( 10 min )
    Huawei re-orgs to formalize business PC sales
    Consumer kit now sits under business dedicated to 'terminals' and alongside B2B org Huawei CEO Yu Chengdong has announced the company will create a business PC unit and is "fully entering the commercial field."…  ( 8 min )
    Meet Moeco, Ukrainian-led biz using IoT trackers to follow supplies into invaded land
    From COVID-19 chaos to Russia's war, startup CEO opens up When Russia invaded her native country, Ukrainian expat Alexa Sinyachova was immediately inundated with requests from friends and business partners asking what they could do to help. …  ( 10 min )
    Alibaba Cloud gets more of Android working on RISC-V silicon
    Cameras, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth are operational – maybe China’s wider tech independence plan is, too Alibaba Cloud has advanced its work to port Android to the RISC-V architecture.…  ( 8 min )
    VMware says server sprawl is back, and SmartNICs are the solution
    More details emerge about 'Project Monterey' and its role driving infrastructure workloads into hybrid clouds VMware has gone back to its roots to explain why the world needs to add a new hardware tier to datacenters.…  ( 9 min )
    Ex-Googlers take a stab at building 'general intelligence' that makes software do what you tell it
    Star-Trek-style computers? There are worse ways to spend $65m of funding Adept AI, an artificial intelligence R&D lab founded by ex-Googlers who helped invent the popular transformer architecture, launched on Tuesday with the ambitious goal of teaching machines how to use "every software tool and API in the world."…  ( 8 min )
    Smart contract developers not really focused on security. Who knew?
    Bugs cost $680m in 2021, academics say, as devs have other concerns Comment  "Smart contracts," which consist of self-executing code on a blockchain, are not nearly as smart as the label suggests.…  ( 9 min )
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    The Download: The Money Issue, and the problems with open sourcing Twitter’s algorithms
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.  Introducing: The Money Issue Money is weird now. Whether it’s a biometric-based universal cryptocurrency meant to underpin Web3, cities built by Bitcoin, digital currencies that are replacing cash, or the way iBuying is…  ( 4 min )
    The problems with Elon Musk’s plan to open-source the Twitter algorithm
    Just hours after Twitter announced it was accepting Elon Musk’s buyout offer, the SpaceX CEO made his plans for the social network clear. In a press release, Musk outlined the sweeping changes he intended to make, including opening up the algorithms that determine what users see in their feed. Musk’s ambition to open-source Twitter’s algorithms…  ( 5 min )
    Turning the nation’s capital into the next Kendall Square
    Washington, DC, is dominated by the federal government and tourism, but Jeff Jamawat, MCP ’19, SM ’19, thinks that’s no longer enough. “We want people to also recognize DC as a tech hub,” says Jamawat, associate director of economic development and innovation at the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District. The nonprofit is launching an innovation…  ( 3 min )
    Asteroid whisperer
    Andrew Rivkin ’91 has spent his career unpacking the mysteries of asteroids.  “One of the things I really like about studying asteroids is how little we know about them,” he says. “We can still get very basic and important information from telescopes—part of what drew me to the field was the prospect of spending time…  ( 3 min )
    Uncovering the unexpected link between opioid use and memory loss
    Memory contextualizes our emotions and deepens our identities. But illnesses such as dementia can wipe out decades of experiences without a trace.  In her debut book, The Memory Thief, science journalist Lauren Aguirre ’86 explores how opioids can contribute to this loss. The book chronicles an unusual form of amnesia initially identified in a group…  ( 3 min )
    Sounding the alarm on noise and health
    It’s a familiar suburban problem: landscapers with gas-powered tools generate a terrible din. For Jamie Banks, SM ’79, who was running a business out of her house in 2010, the problem was no minor disruption: “I was surrounded by multifamily homes and commercial properties and subjected to loud landscape maintenance noise hours a day, several…  ( 3 min )
    Ocean warrior
    When Manuel Moreu, SM ’78, was a child, his father was an officer in the Spanish navy, and Moreu wanted nothing more than to be an officer himself. At age five, however, side effects of antibiotics left him deaf in one ear, which meant that the navy would never take him. “Rather than operate the…  ( 3 min )
    Lost and found
    Grad students Tara Boroushaki (left) and Laura Dodds of the Media Lab’s Signal Kinetics group calibrate a robotic system called RFusion that can find and retrieve objects, even if the items are hidden under a pile.  ( 1 min )
    What’s next for MIT?
    At MIT, momentum is a phenomenon we understand. It also defines us as a community. Earlier in the year, when I announced I would step down as president, one crucial responsibility was especially clear to me: sustaining the Institute’s momentum through the transition to its next president. Fortunately, a group of more than 200 MIT…  ( 3 min )
    Molecular monitor
    Oncologists often turn to chemo​therapy, an aggressive treatment that often relies on trial and error. It can be difficult to tell how many cancer cells chemotherapy has destroyed—let alone why different tumors may respond to the same treatment in different ways.  Hadley Sikes, the Esther and Harold E. Edgerton Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at MIT…  ( 6 min )
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    Open RAN: Telekom erwartet einsatztaugliche Systeme bis 2023
    Die Telekom hat die Pilotphase ihres Open-RAN-Tests in Neubrandenburg abgeschlossen und berichtet von einem großen Potenzial, Rechenleistung einzusparen.  ( 5 min )
    Flugobjekt mit richtigem Riecher: Drohne kontrolliert Schiffsabgase in Ostsee
    Zweimal pro Tag starten künftig Kontrollflüge von der Insel Fehmarn. Es geht dabei um den Schwefelanteil in den Abgasen. Es drohen hohe Strafen.  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft findet root-Lücken in Linux
    Sicherheitslücken in Linux könnten Nutzer etwa zum Ausführen von Code als root missbrauchen. Microsoft hat die Schwachstellen entdeckt und nennt sie Nimbuspwn.  ( 4 min )
    Apple Fotos: Keine Rückblicke mehr zu KZ-Gedenkstätten
    iOS soll eine Liste mit "sensiblen Orten" erhalten, um Fotos aus der Diashow-Funktion auszuklammern. Enthalten sind angeblich Holocaust-Mahnmale.  ( 4 min )
    GeForce RTX 4000: Gerüchte um Powerlimits von 600 bis 900 Watt
    Die kommende GeForce RTX 4090 soll bis zu 600 Watt aufnehmen. Überdies testet Nvidia offenbar aber auch weitere Grafikkarten mit bis zu 900 Watt.  ( 4 min )
    Knapp die Hälfte der Ransomware-Opfer zahlt Lösegeld
    Die Zahl der von Erpressungstrojanern angegriffenen Mittelständler weltweit steigt. Und viele von ihnen zahlen Lösegeld - oft in siebenstelliger Höhe.  ( 4 min )
    Schadcode könnte Nvidias Embedded-System Jetson gefährlich werden
    Sicherheitsupdates schließen Lücken in verschiedenen Jetson-Systemen von Nvidia.  ( 3 min )
    Leak: Facebook hat offenbar keine Kontrolle über Nutzerdaten
    Facebook weiß nicht, was mit all seinen gesammelten Nutzerdaten letztlich geschieht. Das legt ein internes Dokument nahe, das dem Portal Motherboard vorliegt.  ( 4 min )
    Recht auf Reparatur: Apple verkauft iPhone-Originalteile an Endkunden
    iPhone-Besitzer können erstmals Ersatzteile, Reparaturanleitungen und Werkzeug beim Hersteller beziehen. Die Self-Service-Reparatur kommt 2022 nach Europa.  ( 4 min )
    Cyber-Angriff: Offenbar Windkraftanlagen lahmgelegt
    Eine Cyber-Attacke auf das Unternehmen Deutsche Windtechnik sorgte für temporären Kontrollverlust und Berichten zufolge auch für stillstehende Windräder.  ( 4 min )
    Satelliteninternet: Erste Airline sichert sich Starlink für Langstreckenflüge
    Ab 2023 will Hawaiian Airlines Flugzeuge mit Starlink-Antennen ausrüsten. Die werden dann die nächste Version des Satelliteninternets benötigen.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: SQL Server für Entwickler: Die Webinar-Serie von Heise
    In fünf digitalen Live-Trainings lernen Interessierte in insgesamt 20 praxisnahen Stunden, wie sie die tägliche Arbeit mit dem SQL Server meistern  ( 4 min )
    High-Performance Computing: HPE bringt Hochleistungssystem für Machine Learning
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise beschleunigt mit dem ML-Komplettsystem das Entwickeln und Trainieren von KI-Modellen der nächsten Größen- und Leistungsklasse.  ( 7 min )
    HPE Swarm Learning: verteiltes Machine Learning auf der Permissioned Blockchain
    Swarm Learning ermöglicht das Trainieren von KI-Modellen, ohne personenbezogene Daten zusammenzuführen. Erste Use Cases gibt es in der medizinischen Diagnostik.  ( 5 min )
    GitHub Desktop 3.0 konzentriert sich auf wichtige Benachrichtigungen
    Die neue Version bringt High-Signal Notifications, um nicht unnötig abzulenken: Nur wichtige Neuerungen in einem Repository erscheinen als Benachrichtigung.  ( 4 min )
    Npm-Schwachstelle "Package Planting": Vertrauen ist gut, Kontrolle ist besser
    Eine als Package Planting bezeichnete Sicherheitslücke im Paketmanager npm erlaubte laut Aquasec, die Vertrauenswürdigkeit bekannter Maintainer zu missbrauchen.  ( 4 min )
    Notebook-Arbeitsspeicher: Dell will CAMM-RAM zum Industriestandard machen
    Die ersten Dell-Notebooks ersetzen die gängigen SO-DIMMs und verwenden für den Arbeitsspeicher selbstentworfene Module. Andere Hersteller sollen folgen.  ( 4 min )
    Netzwerkwächter Little Snitch kommt besser mit Apples Private Relay zurecht
    Das Update 5.4 der Outbound-Firewall zeigt nun deutlicher an, wenn eine Verbindung über Apples Pseudo-VPN erfolgt – und liefert weitere Verbesserungen.  ( 4 min )
    Android 13 Beta 1 grenzt App-Zugriffe auf Medieninhalte weiter ein
    Apps benötigen explizite Genehmigung für unterschiedliche Medientypen. Außerdem bringt die Beta detailliertere Fehlermeldungen für die Schlüsselverwaltung.  ( 5 min )
    Lagebild: Gefahr durch kritische Log4Shell-Lücke ungebrochen
    Sicherheitsforscher stoßen auf zahlreiche Dienste, die noch ungepatchte Log4j-Bibliotheken einsetzen. Rund 40 Prozent der Downloads sind verwundbare Versionen.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: IT-Recht für Admins – Grundlagen, Stolperfallen und Praxis
    Wie sieht ein rechtssicherer IT-Betrieb aus? Was dürfen Admins – und wozu sind sie aus rechtlicher Sicht sogar verpflichtet? Tagesworkshop, Rabatt bis 12.5.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Python für Umsteiger von anderen Programmiersprachen
    Schnell mit Python "per Du"? In drei Tagen erhalten Sie einen umfassenden, praxisorientierten Einstieg in die Sprache. Mit 10 Prozent Frühbucherrabatt bis 11.5.  ( 3 min )
    Apple vergrößert wichtigsten EU-Standort in Irland
    Der Firmensitz in Cork bekommt ein Testlabor mit Elektronenmikroskop und Computertomograf – erstmals in Europa.  ( 4 min )
    Studio Display: Apple kümmert sich endlich um das Webcam-Problem
    Der Konzern hatte schon vor Wochen versprochen, eine Bugfix-Firmware gegen schlechte Bildqualität zu liefern. Nun kommt immerhin eine erste Beta.  ( 4 min )
    Webbrowser Google Chrome 101 schließt 30 Sicherheitslücken
    Einige Sicherheitslücken im Browser Google Chrome hätten womöglich zum Ausführen von Schadcode missbraucht werden können. Version 101 dichtet 30 Lecks ab.  ( 4 min )
    Musks Twitter-Übernahme: Digitalpolitiker befürchten Kurswechsel zu mehr Hass
    Die Übernahme von Twitter bringt Unruhe in die digitalpolitische Szene. Die Machtkonzentration sei zu groß, aber auch Elon Musk habe sich an Gesetze zu halten.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: enterJS 2022: Frühbucherrabatt noch bis zum 4. Mai sichern
    Die Vor-Ort-Konferenz enterJS findet vom 22. bis 23. Juni in Darmstadt statt. Noch eine Woche lang stehen vergünstigte Tickets sowie Kombi-Tickets bereit.  ( 4 min )
    Appian Ausbildungsinitiative: Low Code für alle
    Die Initiative LowCode4All soll unter anderem Studierende zu Citizen Developers machen. Der Appian-Kurs ist kostenlos.  ( 4 min )
    Klimaschutz, Bildung & Co.: Was die Regierung mit ihrer Digitalstrategie plant
    Mit der Digitalstrategie will sich die Bundesregierung auf konkrete Projekte etwa für Energieeffizienz, Datenräume und einen Schulpakt 2.0 konzentrieren.  ( 6 min )
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    [eBook] Your First 90 Days as MSSP: 10 Steps to Success
    Bad actors continuously evolve their tactics and are becoming more sophisticated. Within the past couple of years, we’ve seen supply chain attacks that quickly create widespread damage throughout entire industries. But the attackers aren’t just focusing their efforts on supply chains.For example, businesses are becoming increasingly more reliant on SaaS apps and the cloud – creating a new avenue  ( 3 min )
    Chinese Hackers Targeting Russian Military Personnel with Updated PlugX Malware
    A China-linked government-sponsored threat actor has been observed targeting Russian speakers with an updated version of a remote access trojan called PlugX. Secureworks attributed the attempted intrusions to a threat actor it tracks as Bronze President, and by the wider cybersecurity community under the monikers Mustang Panda, TA416, HoneyMyte, RedDelta, and PKPLUG. "The war in Ukraine has  ( 3 min )
    Google's New Safety Section Shows What Data Android Apps Collect About Users
    Google on Tuesday officially began rolling out a new "Data safety" section for Android apps on the Play Store to highlight the type of data being collected and shared with third-parties. "Users want to know for what purpose their data is being collected and whether the developer is sharing user data with third parties," Suzanne Frey, Vice President of product for Android security and privacy,  ( 3 min )
    U.S. Offers $10 Million Bounty for Information on 6 Russian Military Hackers
    The U.S. government on Tuesday announced up to $10 million in rewards for information on six hackers associated with the Russian military intelligence service. "These individuals participated in malicious cyber activities on behalf of the Russian government against U.S. critical infrastructure in violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act," the State Department's Rewards for Justice Program  ( 3 min )
    NPM Bug Allowed Attackers to Distribute Malware as Legitimate Packages
    A "logical flaw" has been disclosed in NPM, the default package manager for the Node.js JavaScript runtime environment, that enables malicious actors to pass off rogue libraries as legitimate and trick unsuspecting developers into installing them. The supply chain threat has been dubbed "Package Planting" by researchers from cloud security firm Aqua. Following responsible disclosure on February  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft Discovers New Privilege Escalation Flaws in Linux Operating System
    Microsoft on Tuesday disclosed a set of two privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Linux operating system that could potentially allow threat actors to carry out an array of nefarious activities. Collectively called "Nimbuspwn," the flaws "can be chained together to gain root privileges on Linux systems, allowing attackers to deploy payloads, like a root backdoor, and perform other  ( 3 min )
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    Microsoft findet root-Lücken in Linux
    Sicherheitslücken in Linux könnten Nutzer etwa zum Ausführen von Code als root missbrauchen. Microsoft hat die Schwachstellen entdeckt und nennt sie Nimbuspwn.  ( 4 min )
    Schadcode könnte Nvidias Embedded-System Jetson gefährlich werden
    Sicherheitsupdates schließen Lücken in verschiedenen Jetson-Systemen von Nvidia.  ( 3 min )
    Lagebild: Gefahr durch kritische Log4Shell-Lücke ungebrochen
    Sicherheitsforscher stoßen auf zahlreiche Dienste, die noch ungepatchte Log4j-Bibliotheken einsetzen. Rund 40 Prozent der Downloads sind verwundbare Versionen.  ( 4 min )
    Webbrowser Google Chrome 101 schließt 30 Sicherheitslücken
    Einige Sicherheitslücken im Browser Google Chrome hätten womöglich zum Ausführen von Schadcode missbraucht werden können. Version 101 dichtet 30 Lecks ab.  ( 4 min )
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    Cool Hover Effects That Use Background Properties
    A while ago, Geoff wrote an article about a cool hover effect. The effect relies on a combination of CSS pseudo-elements, transforms, and transitions. A lot of comments have shown that the same effect can be done using background … Cool Hover Effects That Use Background Properties originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 11 min )
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    Boosting UX With Design KPIs
    We should be able to measure how well a particular design solves a particular problem. Let’s explore design KPIs that capture user’s experience, how to measure them and how to keep both users and business stakeholders happy, over time.  ( 5 min )

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    Nvidia, Intel, others pour $130m into optical chip startup Ayar Labs
    The current affairs reporting you've been searching for Ayar Labs believes future chips and systems will be connected by light rather than electrical signals, and that vision is receiving considerable buy-in from semiconductor giants Nvidia and Intel – as well as a few other major tech companies and more than a dozen investment firms.…  ( 8 min )
    Who is exploiting VMware right now? Probably Iran's Rocket Kitten, to name one
    We hope you've patched that 9.8/10 severity bug A team of Iranian cyber-spies dubbed Rocket Kitten, for one, is likely behind attempts to exploit a critical remote-code execution vulnerability in VMware's identity management software, according to endpoint security firm Morphisec.…  ( 8 min )
    Coca-Cola probes pro-Kremlin gang's claims of 161GB data theft
    Life tastes not so good right now Coca-Cola confirmed it's probing a possible network intrusion after the Stormous cybercrime gang claimed it stole 161GB of data from the beverage giant.…  ( 8 min )
    d-Matrix gets $44m in quest for efficient AI server chiplets
    d-ream team or a d-isaster? Let's see what Microsoft's money can do Another day, another US chip startup raising tens of millions of dollars.…  ( 8 min )
    USA's plan to decouple its tech with China lacks a strategy – report
    Thinktank, and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, call for proper policy development The USA's policy of decoupling its technology industries from China lacks a strategy, a theory of success, and an understanding of how to achieve its ill-defined goals, according to a new paper by Jon Bateman from the thinktank Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP).…  ( 8 min )
    When companies invest, they invest in software, says report
    Twice as often as other investments, with Cisco, Morgan Stanley and Microsoft leading the pack Among US companies with the largest pool of investments, the biggest focus their energy around software, a report finds. …  ( 8 min )
    Semiconductor sales forecast to hit $676b in 2022
    Pandemic supply chain and war in Ukraine has potential to disrupt recovery, warns Gartner The value of semiconductors sold worldwide in 2022 is projected to reach $676 billion, although further revisions by Gartner are a distinct possibility, such is the increased market volatility.…  ( 8 min )
    Red Hat uncorks Application Foundations for cloud-native development
    Ready-to-implement components that make the business easier, firm claims Red Hat Application Foundations, a set of software services for organizations developing container-based applications across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, is out.…  ( 7 min )
    DDoS attacks at an all-time-high in Q1 2022, says Kaspersky
    More attacks and more targeted attacks than ever before. What could have happened to cause that uptick? Kaspersky has released a report showing Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks hit an all-time-high in the first quarter of 2022.…  ( 8 min )
    Google Cloud sees storm brewing over API security
    Strap in, we're on a tour from zero trust to chatty digital assistants If you're developing software or working with anything serverless, you'll know that remote and as-a-service APIs are what make the clouds float.…  ( 9 min )
    MegaChips takes aim at edge AI in US with ASIC program
    Japanese ASIC provider rolling out AI partner program to get around in-house expertise Japanese ASIC provider MegaChips is rolling out an AI partner program pitched as allowing organizations to deliver AI capabilities without requiring in-house experts. It is also expanding into the US market to sell its full ASIC design services to American tech companies.…  ( 7 min )
    Arm to IoT devs: Go faster with our pre-made chip subsystems
    In addition to cloud service, Arm also puts out its fastest Cortex-M CPU design yet The belief that IoT would become Arm's main growth engine never played out as owner SoftBank Group thought it would, but the British chip designer is still doing what it can to keep IoT developers hooked with a bevy of new offerings meant to significantly speed up development.…  ( 10 min )
    Microsoft fixes Point of Sale bug that delayed Windows 11 startup for 40 minutes
    You thought hunting for discount vouchers took a while? That's nothing compared to Windows booting on a till A fresh Windows 11 patch slipped out overnight as an optional update, but contains an impressively long list of fixes for Microsoft's flagship operating system.…  ( 8 min )
    Fancy a remix? Ubuntu Unity and Ubuntu Cinnamon have also hit 22.04
    Remember the 12-year-old who revived the Unity desktop? Both that and fellow unofficial remix Cinnamon are looking great Two unofficial Ubuntu remixes came out on the same day as the official flavors: Ubuntu Unity, a 12-year-old wunderkind's revival of what used to be the official Ubuntu desktop, and Ubuntu Cinnamon, which is Linux Mint's flagship desktop environment.…  ( 12 min )
    Heresy: Hare programming language an alternative to C
    Hare-brained. Bad Hare day. Hare no evil, say no evil ... At least it'll be a pun goldmine On Monday, software developer Drew DeVault announced a systems programming language called Hare, describing it as "simple, stable, and robust." We've all heard that before – but there may be something in this.…  ( 9 min )
    Taiwan to dominate chipmaking market for foreseeable future
    Billions of subsidies in Europe and US will hardly make a dent Taiwan dominates the world's semiconductor manufacturing industry – controlling 48 per cent of the foundry market and 61 per cent of the world's capacity to build at 16nm or better - according to market intelligence firm TrendForce.…  ( 9 min )
    India inks tech pact with EU – only the US has the same deal
    Meanwhile, UK and India finally explain Cyber Security Partnership agreed to in May 2021 India's government and the European Union have signed up to create a "Trade and Technology Council" – an entity the EU has previously only created to enhance its relationship with the United States.…  ( 9 min )
    Supercomputer lab swaps lead-acid UPS batteries for alkaline gear
    Boffins walk into the Li-ion's den The San Diego Supercomputer Center in the US is ditching its lead-acid uninterruptible power supply (UPS) batteries for more environmentally friendly rechargeables – though it's avoiding lithium-ion, and going with a new form of rechargeable alkaline. …  ( 8 min )
    Apple's grip on iOS browser engines disallowed under latest draft EU rules
    Leaked Digital Markets Act language forbids gatekeepers from limiting Safari rivals Special report  Europe's Digital Markets Act – near-finalized legislation to tame the internet's gatekeepers – contains language squarely aimed at ending Apple's iOS browser restrictions.…  ( 11 min )
    China again signals desire to shape IPv6 standards
    Calls for accelerated adoption as local users pass 700 million China's Central Cyberspace Administration has revealed a plan for further and faster adoption of IPv6 across the nation and outlined plans to drive new developments for the protocol.…  ( 9 min )
    US Army may be about to 'waste' up to $22b on Microsoft HoloLens
    Will soldiers actually use these goggles? Asking for a watchdog The US Army could end up wasting much as $22 billion in taxpayer cash if soldiers aren't actually interested in using, or able to use as intended, the Microsoft HoloLens headsets it said it would purchase, a government watchdog has warned. …  ( 9 min )
    Crooks steal NFTs worth '$3m' in Bored Ape Yacht Club heist
    Worth doing a lot of heavy lifting there, we know Crooks stole non-fungible tokens (NFTs) said to be worth about $3 million after breaking into the Bored Ape Yacht Club's Instagram account and posting a link to a copycat website that sought to harvest marks' assets. …  ( 8 min )
    Meta physical: Facebook parent to open its first real-world store
    To truly understand virtual reality, first you need to go outside, interact with actual people... In a move sure to reassure those pushing for an all-virtual future, Facebook-owner Meta has announced it's opening its first physical store.…  ( 8 min )
    Hawaiian Airlines to offer free Wi-Fi via SpaceX's Starlink
    Fly to some paradise, tweeting as you go, arrive, relax under the stars only to watch those same satellites in the sky SpaceX will provide free Wi-Fi for passengers flying internationally with Hawaiian Airlines as early as next year, using its Starlink broadband satellite network.…  ( 8 min )
    Intuit sued over alleged cryptocurrency thefts via Mailchimp intrusion
    Financial software giant slammed for 'poor security practices' Intuit is being sued in the US after a security failure at its Mailchimp email marketing business allegedly led to the theft of cryptocurrency from one or more digital wallets.…  ( 9 min )
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    US offers $10 million reward for tips on Russian Sandworm hackers
    The U.S. is offering up to $10 million to identify or locate six Russian GRU hackers who are part of the notorious Sandworm hacking group. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Emotet malware now installs via PowerShell in Windows shortcut files
    The Emotet botnet is now using Windows shortcut files (.LNK) containing PowerShell commands to infect victims computers, moving away from Microsoft Office macros that are now disabled by default. [...]  ( 4 min )
    American Dental Association hit by new Black Basta ransomware
    The American Dental Association (ADA) was hit by a weekend cyberattack, causing them to shut down portions of their network while investigating the attack. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Coca-Cola investigates hackers' claims of breach and data theft
    Coca-Cola, the world's largest soft drinks maker, has confirmed in a statement to BleepingComputer that it is aware of the reports about a cyberattack on its network and is currently investigating the claims. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Google Play Store now forces apps to disclose what data is collected
    Google is rolling out a new Data Safety section on the Play Store, Android's official app repository, where developers must declare what data their software collects from users of their apps. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Public interest in Log4Shell fades but attack surface remains
    It's been four months since Log4Shell, a critical zero-day vulnerability in the ubiquitous Apache Log4j library, was discovered, and threat analysts warn that the application of the available fixes is still way behind. [...]  ( 4 min )
    David Colombo on Tesla Hacks and Growing into Hacking
    Cybellum interviewed David Colombo, the cyber boy wonder of Germany, and founder of Colombo Technologies for our podcast, Left to Our Own Devices. Not yet 20 years old, the prolific cyber researcher already has to his credit the exposure of numerous critical vulnerabilities, including the honor of hacking his way into Tesla vehicles. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Hackers exploit critical VMware RCE flaw to install backdoors
    Advanced hackers are actively exploiting a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, CVE-2022-22954, that affects in VMware Workspace ONE Access (formerly called VMware Identity Manager). [...]  ( 4 min )
    Windows 10 KB5011831 update released with 26 bug fixes, improvements
    Microsoft has released the optional KB5011831 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 20H2, Windows 10 21H1, and Windows 10 21H2 that fixes 26 bugs. [...]  ( 3 min )
    CISA adds 7 vulnerabilities to list of bugs exploited in attacks
    The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added seven vulnerabilities to its list of actively exploited security issues, including those from Microsoft, Linux, and Jenkins. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Schluss mit Insellösungen: Smart-Home-Zentralen Homee und Homey Pro in der Praxis
    Homey Pro und Homee versprechen die Verwaltung von Smart-Home-Devices unterschiedlicher Hersteller. Wie gut das gelingt, zeigt der Praxistest von TechStage.  ( 6 min )
    DMEA 2022: Lauterbach sieht Digitalisierung des Gesundheitswesens auf gutem Weg
    Nach zwei Jahren ist die Messe für IT in der Medizin etwas kleiner geraten. Zur Eröffnung blickte der Gesundheitsminister zurück und voraus.  ( 3 min )
    NFTs gestohlen: Phishing-Raubzug beim Bored Ape Yacht Club
    Kriminelle kaperten den Instagram-Account des Bored Ape Yacht Club und lockten darüber ihre Opfer auf eine Fake-Site, mit der sie teure NFTs stehlen konnten.  ( 3 min )
    Robuste USB-SSD von Samsung
    Der koreanische Hersteller bringt erstmals eine wasser- und staubgeschützte USB-SSD auf den Markt. Die Technik darin stammt von der bekannten Samsung-SSD T7.  ( 3 min )
    ARM: Anti-RISC-V-Strategie und starker Mikrocontroller-Kern Cortex-M85
    Der ARM Cortex-M85 zielt auf rechenstarke IoT-Geräte und KI-Kameras. Fertige Pakete aus Rechenkernen und Software sollen die Entwicklungszeit verkürzen.  ( 4 min )
    KI, zum Diktat: Sprachmodell CodeGen schreibt Data-Science-Anwendungen
    Das von Salesforce angestoßene Forschungsprojekt CodeGen entwickelt im "Gespräch" mit Data Scientists interaktive Jupyter Notebooks für die Datenanalyse.  ( 4 min )
    Red Hat veröffentlicht Toolkit für Applikations- und Datenservices in der Cloud
    Der Open-Source-Anbieter kündigt ein Paket an, mit dem Unternehmen schnell containerisierte Anwendungen in Cloud-Umgebungen bereitstellen können.  ( 3 min )
    Fernsehempfang in Deutschland: Satellit liegt weiter vorn, aber nur IPTV wächst
    Die Zahl der TV-Haushalte ist leicht rückläufig. Längst noch nicht alle sind laut Satellitenbetreiber Astra in der Lage, Fernsehen in HD-Auflösung zu empfangen.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: betterCode() Flutter: Jetzt Online-Konferenz buchen und zum Flutter-Profi werden
    Am 24. Mai 2022 gibt es eine neue Online-Konferenz zur Cross-Plattform-Entwicklung mit dem Flutter-Toolkit. Bis nächste Woche gilt noch der Frühbucherrabatt.  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine-Krieg: Mehrere Terabyte an gehackten Daten aus Russland auf Leakportal
    Das US-Portal DDoSecrets publiziert seit Jahren gehackte und geleakte Daten. Seit Beginn des Ukraine-Kriegs sind das bereits Millionen Dokumente aus Russland.  ( 4 min )
    Mini-Mainboards mit sparsamen Intel-Prozessoren: Framework beginnt Einzelverkauf
    Framework verkauft die Mainboards des eigenen Notebooks separat und stellt Vorlagen für 3D-gedruckte Gehäuse bereit, um sie zum Desktop-PC umzufunktionieren.  ( 4 min )
    Emotet war kaputt, infiziert jetzt aber wieder vermehrt Windows-Computer
    Die hoch entwickelte Schadsoftware Emotet baut nach einem Fehler seine Attacken weltweit weiter aus.  ( 4 min )
    Google übergibt Istio an die Cloud Native Computing Foundation
    Das Service Mesh Istio schlüpft als eines der letzten großen von Google initiierten Container-Projekte unter den Schirm der CNCF.  ( 3 min )
    Virustotal: Einbrecher führen eigenen Code auf Googles Servern aus
    Bei seinem Scan-Dienst Virustotal hat Google eine veraltete exiftool-Version eingesetzt. Eine Sicherheitslücke ermöglichte Forschern den Einbruch in den Dienst.  ( 4 min )
    Googles öffnet YouTube-CDN für andere Anbieter
    Dass das Google-Netz Videos streamen kann, zeigt YouTube jeden Tag. Dahinter steht ein leistungsfähiges Content Delivery Network.  ( 3 min )
    Emmy für Web Fonts: Buchstäblich große Freude im World Wide Web Consortium
    Web-Schriftarten ermöglichen es Webdesignern, die Darstellung von Text präzise vorzugeben. Bis zur Umsetzung war es allerdings ein weiter Weg.  ( 4 min )
    Sicherheitslücken-Suche: DHS verbucht Bug-Bounty-Programm als vollen Erfolg
    Sicherheitsexperten haben im Rahmen eines Bug-Bounty-Programms Schwachstellen in Systemen des US-amerikanischen Department of Homeland Security aufgespürt.  ( 4 min )
    Nitrowall: Open-Source-Sicherheit out of the box
    Anbieter Nitrokey packt die Open-Source-Sicherheitslösung OPNsense mit Firewall, Intrusion Detection und VPN-Gateway auf einen lüfterlosen Industrie-PC.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: IAM und Single Sign-on mit Keycloak
    Identity- und Access-Management, SSO und Multifaktor-Authentifizierung mit dem OpenID Connect-Provider Keycloak implementieren. Mit 10 % Rabatt bis zum 16. Mai.  ( 3 min )
    Apple testet M3-Macs
    Neben einer ganzen Reihe von M2-Modellen arbeitet der Konzern bereits an der übernächsten Generation seiner Apple-Silicon-Chips für den Mac.  ( 4 min )
    Genauer angesehen: Wie das graue Deutschland in Apple Karten grün wurde
    Der frühere Chefkartograf Apples, Justin O'Beirne, hat die 14. Erweiterung von Apples Kartendienst genauer analysiert. Es ist das zweitgrößte Update in Maps.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: c't Raspi-Toolbox jetzt im Handel
    Mit dem Sonderheft der c't-Redaktion gelingt nicht nur der Einstieg in die faszinierende Raspi-Welt. Auch erfahrene Raspi-Anwender lernen neue Projekte kennen.  ( 4 min )
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    President’s letter links
    May/June 22:Climate Grand Challenges: https://climategrandchallenges.mit.edu/ MIT Values Statement Committee: https://valuescommittee.mit.edu/ Free expression at MIT: https://facultygovernance.mit.edu/committee/ad-hoc-working-group-free-expression  ( 1 min )
    The Download: Fertility for trans men, and a Q&A with CRISPR’s co-creator
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Trans men’s eggs have been matured in the lab—and could help them have children Ovaries contain hundreds of thousands of underdeveloped eggs, held in a kind of suspended animation. Each month, one matures…  ( 5 min )
    Trans men’s eggs have been matured in the lab—and could help them have children
    Ovaries contain hundreds of thousands of underdeveloped eggs, held in a kind of suspended animation. Each month, one matures and is released—potentially to be fertilized by sperm and create an embryo. For the first time, scientists say they have managed to take eggs from the ovaries of transgender men and get them ready for fertilization…  ( 6 min )
    The US now hosts more child sexual abuse material online than any other country
    The US hosts more child sexual abuse content online than any other country in the world, new research has found. The US accounted for 30% of the global total of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) URLs at the end of March 2022, according to the Internet Watch Foundation, a UK-based organization that works to spot…  ( 5 min )
    The scientist who co-created CRISPR isn’t ruling out engineered babies someday
    The day I spoke to Jennifer Doudna was a tough day: the US Patent Office had just ruled against her university on CRISPR’s most important uses, handing the commercial rights to her rivals at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Doudna is the co-discoverer of CRISPR editing, the revolutionary method for engineering genes that,…  ( 7 min )
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    Avoiding the Pitfalls of Nested Components in a Design System
    When creating a component-based, front-end infrastructure, one of the biggest pain points I’ve personally encountered is making components that are both reusable and responsive when there are nested components within components. Take the following “call to action” (… Avoiding the Pitfalls of Nested Components in a Design System originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 7 min )
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    Gold Ulrick Hackers Still in Action Despite Massive Conti Ransomware Leak
    The infamous ransomware group known as Conti has continued its onslaught against entities despite suffering a massive data leak of its own earlier this year, according to new research. Conti, attributed to a Russia-based threat actor known as Gold Ulrick, is one of the most prevalent malware strains in the ransomware landscape, accounting for 19% of all attacks during the three-month-period  ( 4 min )
    Emotet Testing New Delivery Ideas After Microsoft Disables VBA Macros by Default
    The threat actor behind the prolific Emotet botnet is testing new attack methods on a small scale before co-opting them into their larger volume malspam campaigns, potentially in response to Microsoft's move to disable Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros by default across its products. Calling the new activity a "departure" from the group's typical behavior, ProofPoint alternatively  ( 3 min )
    North Korean Hackers Target Journalists with GOLDBACKDOOR Malware
    A state-backed threat actor with ties to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DRPK) has been attributed to a spear-phishing campaign targeting journalists covering the country with the ultimate goal of deploying a backdoor on infected Windows systems. The intrusions, said to be the work of Ricochet Chollima, resulted in the deployment of a novel malware strain called GOLDBACKDOOR, an  ( 3 min )
    Researchers Takeover Unpatched 3rd-Party Antivirus Sandboxes via VirusTotal
    Security researchers have disclosed a security issue that could have allowed attackers to weaponize the VirusTotal platform as a conduit to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on unpatched third-party sandboxing machines employed antivirus engines. The flaw, now patched, made it possible to "execute commands remotely within [through] VirusTotal platform and gain access to its various scans  ( 3 min )
    Iranian Hackers Exploiting VMware RCE Bug to Deploy 'Core Impact' Backdoor
    An Iranian-linked threat actor known as Rocket Kitten has been observed actively exploiting a recently patched VMware vulnerability to gain initial access and deploy the Core Impact penetration testing tool on vulnerable systems. Tracked as CVE-2022-22954 (CVSS score: 9.8), the critical issue concerns a case of remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting VMware Workspace ONE Access and  ( 2 min )
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    Preventing Bad UX Through Integrated Design Workflows
    When bad UX has lingered in a product for so long, it can feel like a mountain to overcome. In this article, Ceara Crawshaw shares her advice on how you can invoke joy and assure the quality in the work done on product teams.  ( 13 min )

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    Ukraine’s General Staff: 18,500 Russian soldiers killed during invasion.
    Russian troops have also lost 676 tanks, 1,858 armored fighting vehicles, 332 artillery pieces, 107 multiple rocket launchers, 55 surface-to-air missiles, 150 jets, 134 helicopters, 7 ships, 76 fuel tanks, 94 drones, and 4 ballistic missile systems, the General Staff said on April 5. The post Ukraine’s General Staff: 18,500 Russian soldiers killed during invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Slovenian prime minister says European Commission president, EU foreign minister will visit Kyiv.
    Ursula von der Leyen and Josep Borrell will arrive in Kyiv this week, Ivan Jansa said on April 5. He also said that the embassies of the EU mission and Lithuania would return to Kyiv. The post Slovenian prime minister says European Commission president, EU foreign minister will visit Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Prosecutor General’s Office: At least 165 children killed as a result of Russian aggression.
    At least 266 children have been injured, the prosecutors said on April 5. This figure does not take into account children’s casualties in front-line areas such as Mariupol in Donetsk Oblast, as well as Kyiv, Chernihiv and Luhansk oblasts. The post Prosecutor General’s Office: At least 165 children killed as a result of Russian aggression. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Bodies of tortured civilians found in Sumy Oblast.
    Sumy Oblast Governor Dmytro Zhyvytsky reported on April 5 that in Konotop district of Sumy Oblast, the Ukrainian military found the bodies of at least three tortured civilians in places where Russian forces had been stationed. Russians withdrew from Sumy region on April 3. The post Bodies of tortured civilians found in Sumy Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US State Department approves potential sale of up to eight F-16 aircraft to Bulgaria.
    The deal is valued at $1.6 billion to provide Bulgaria with fighter jets and related support equipment. According to Reuters, U.S. officials said the sale agreement was not directly related to Russia’s war on Ukraine. The war has prompted Ukraine’s government to ask that countries with MiG aircraft – including […] The post US State Department approves potential sale of up to eight F-16 aircraft to Bulgaria. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian Canadian Congress proposes a ‘Ukraine Victory Fund.’
    The UCC, a group representing over 1.3 million Ukrainian-Canadians, set forth the idea to include the fund in the federal government’s budget. If successful, the fund would provide additional financing for fighter aircraft, weapon systems and munitions along with a financing program similar to the Marshall Plan implemented after World […] The post Ukrainian Canadian Congress proposes a ‘Ukraine Victory Fund.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Germany’s software giant SAP keeps its Russian clients despite claims it shut down cloud services in Russia
    The German software giant SAP appears to have been hypocritical about its promises to stop providing cloud services to Russian clients over Russia’s war in Ukraine. According to a document obtained by the Kyiv Independent, just a day before the company’s public announcement to shut down its cloud services in […] The post Germany’s software giant SAP keeps its Russian clients despite claims it shut down cloud services in Russia appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 3 min )
    Russian forces shell chemical plant in Donetsk Oblast.
    Artillery rounds hit the building seven times, according to Ukraine’s military, damaging manufacturing equipment. There’s no threat to local residents. The post Russian forces shell chemical plant in Donetsk Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Air raid alerts go off in almost every region of Ukraine.
    Sirens have been activated in the Cherkasy, Chernivtsi, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kharkiv, Khmelnytsky, Kirovohrad, Kyiv, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava, Rivne, Sumy, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, Volyn, Zakarpattya, Zaporizhzhia and Zhytomyr oblasts and in the city of Kyiv. The post Air raid alerts go off in almost every region of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Editorial: Give Ukraine everything it asks for and now
    Editor’s note: Editorials are articles that present the opinion of the editorial team of the Kyiv Independent.  We write this editorial with difficulty. Journalists are the people of words, but right now it’s hard to find the ones to reflect what we feel.  The uncovered atrocities of Russians have left […] The post Editorial: Give Ukraine everything it asks for and now appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 5 min )

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    Russia claims to have ‘evacuated’ 402,000 Ukrainians to Russia.
    Out of them, 84,000 are children, according to the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Lyudmyla Denisova. Ukraine is not yet able to verify these statistics, but the Ukrainian government is investigating the removal of 2,389 children from Ukraine. The post Russia claims to have ‘evacuated’ 402,000 Ukrainians to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine mirrors Belarusian expulsion of diplomats.
    In retaliation for the expulsion of most of Ukraine’s diplomatic mission to Belarus, Ukraine will officially reduce the diplomatic staff of the embassy in Kyiv to just five diplomats, according to Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko. Ukraine will also close the consulate of Belarus in Lviv. The post Ukraine mirrors Belarusian expulsion of diplomats. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Shelling kills 3, injures 13 in Mykolayiv Oblast.
    Russian forces fired Tornado rockets at civilians in the village of Yavkyne, where IDPs from neighboring villages had gathered. The attack also damaged a building, according to the Bashtan City Council. The post Shelling kills 3, injures 13 in Mykolayiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky urges G7 to fully block Russia’s central bank, other banks.
    He also called on G7 countries to block Russia from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and impose an embargo on all trade with Russia. Russia’s frozen assets should be used to pay reparations to Ukraine, he added. The post Zelensky urges G7 to fully block Russia’s central bank, other banks. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian parliament abolishes customs tariffs, value-added tax for imports during war.
    The bill would also exempt the owners of residential real estate in areas affected by the war from paying a property tax for 2021-2022. The post Ukrainian parliament abolishes customs tariffs, value-added tax for imports during war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Poland won’t pay for Russian gas in rubles says CEO of PGNiG.
    Paweł Majewski, head of Polish largest oil and gas company, said that the contract with Gazprom envisions the payment method and Poland won’t change it. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has previously demanded that the European Union switch its payments for Russian gas from dollars to rubles. The post Poland won’t pay for Russian gas in rubles says CEO of PGNiG. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Deputy Prime Minister: 10 Russian prisoners of war exchanged for 10 Ukrainian soldiers.
    Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk added that 11 Russian sailors saved by Ukraine from a sunken ship would be exchanged for 19 Ukrainian sailors captured by Russia. The post Deputy Prime Minister: 10 Russian prisoners of war exchanged for 10 Ukrainian soldiers. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    CNN: US still opposed to providing fighter jets to Ukraine
    A senior U.S. official told CNN that the country’s position has not changed on the matter. Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky asked NATO for “one percent of all (their) planes,” later adding, “you have thousands of fighter jets, but we have not been given one yet.” The post CNN: US still opposed to providing fighter jets to Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    NATO to protect Ukraine from chemical, biological, nuclear threats.
    According to a joint statement by NATO countries, the use of chemical or biological weapons by Russia will lead to severe consequences for the Kremlin. The statement didn’t specify the consequences. The post NATO to protect Ukraine from chemical, biological, nuclear threats. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Inside massacre of civilian evacuees outside Kyiv
    STOYANKA-2, Kyiv Oblast – In the village of Stoyanka-2 outside Kyiv, a half-dozen cars line the road, riddled with holes, their bodywork mangled by bullets and an explosion.  Their windows, bearing handwritten Ukrainian signs saying “Children” are perforated or shattered. The suitcases inside the vehicles appear to have been searched. […] The post Inside massacre of civilian evacuees outside Kyiv appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    4 killed by Russian overnight shelling in Luhansk Oblast.
    According to the local governor Serhiy Haidai, Russian forces attacked towns in Luhansk Oblast with missiles and phosphorus bombs that are banned to use against civilians by the Geneva Conventions. 31 buildings were damaged or completely destroyed. The post 4 killed by Russian overnight shelling in Luhansk Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Fearless Kyiv utility workers keep the city running under Russia’s shelling
    As Russian bombs and rockets land on Kyiv’s residential buildings, the city’s utility services’ workers drudge overtime to clear the streets of the damage, debris and garbage left behind in the wake of Russia’s attacks.  As many as 4,000 homes across Ukraine have been damaged by Russia’s military since the […] The post Fearless Kyiv utility workers keep the city running under Russia’s shelling appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 5 min )
    Ukraine’s military: 15,800 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24.
    The Ukrainian military have also destroyed 530 Russian tanks, 1,597 armored vehicles, 1,033 cars, 280 artillery systems, 82 multiple rocket launchers, 47 surface-to-air missiles, at least 108 jets, 124 helicopters, 4 boats, 72 fuel tanks, and 50 drones. The post Ukraine’s military: 15,800 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Large Russian amphibious assault ship destroyed in Berdiansk.
    According to Ukraine’s General Staff, the Russian warship “Orsk” was destroyed in the port of Berdiansk, which is currently occupied by the Russian forces. The post Ukraine’s military: Large Russian amphibious assault ship destroyed in Berdiansk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    87 residential buildings damaged in Kyiv since Feb. 24.
    According to the Kyiv City State Administration, Russian attacks have also damaged 10 private houses, 12 schools, and 6 kindergartens in the Ukrainian capital since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The post 87 residential buildings damaged in Kyiv since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    ABC: Russia launched 1,200 missiles on Ukraine.
    Russia still has the vast majority of the assembled surface to air missiles and cruise missiles available, ABC News reported citing an unnamed U.S. defense official. The post ABC: Russia launched 1,200 missiles on Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian deputy ambassador to the UN: Russia retains right to use nuclear weapons if “provoked” by NATO.
    In an interview with Sky News, Dmitry Polyanskiy, one of Russia’s top diplomats in the United States, said that Putin could use nuclear weapons if the country feels it is facing an “existential” threat. Polyanskiy also denied that Russia is committing war crimes in Ukraine. The post Russian deputy ambassador to the UN: Russia retains right to use nuclear weapons if “provoked” by NATO. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK to supply Ukraine with 6,000 defensive missiles.
    According to a U.K. government press release on March 24, the missiles include anti-tank and high explosive weapons. The U.K. will also provide £25 million ($33 million) to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce the package at the NATO and G7 leaders’ meeting this week. The post UK to supply Ukraine with 6,000 defensive missiles. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Most fires in Chornobyl Exclusion Zone contained.
    Ukrainian Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Ruslan Strelets said in a televised interview on March 24 that more than 30 fires have been recorded in the area over the past two weeks. The International Atomic Energy Agency earlier reported on March 23 that it was informed by Ukraine that […] The post Most fires in Chornobyl Exclusion Zone contained. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pentagon: No signs Belarus preparing to invade Ukraine.
    Voice of America correspondent Carla Babb relayed the information on Twitter on March 23, citing an unnamed U.S. Department of Defense official. Ukrainian intelligence previously said on March 20 that it expected Belarus to join Russia in its invasion of Ukraine within 1-2 days of its announcement. The post Pentagon: No signs Belarus preparing to invade Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

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    Ukrainian boxer Yurii Zakhareev wins gold at European boxing championship.
    Zakhareev won a gold medal at the European amateur boxing championship for boxers under 22 years old. In the final match, he defeated U.K. Garan Croft. The post Ukrainian boxer Yurii Zakhareev wins gold at European boxing championship. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    4,554 people evacuated from hot spots on March 23.
    According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, 2,912 people were evacuated from besieged Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia. In total, seven out of nine agreed-upon humanitarian corridors worked out on Wednesday. The post 4,554 people evacuated from hot spots on March 23. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia bans Google News service.
    Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media, or Roskomnadzor, has banned Google News service, accusing it of spreading “false news” about Russia’s war against Ukraine. The post Russia bans Google News service. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WSJ: Zelensky asked Biden not to sanction Russian oligarch Abramovich yet to facilitate peace talks.
    As U.S. sanctions against Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich were to go out along with the sanctions from the U.K. and EU, President Volodymyr Zelensky asked U.S. President Joe Biden to hold off the measure, the Wall Street Journal reported citing unnamed sources. Zelensky allegedly said that Abramovich could be an […] The post WSJ: Zelensky asked Biden not to sanction Russian oligarch Abramovich yet to facilitate peace talks. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    General Staff: Russian invaders try to undermine Ukraine’s sowing campaign.
    The post General Staff: Russian invaders try to undermine Ukraine’s sowing campaign. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Media: Ukraine’s agriculture minister resigns.
    European Pravda reported that it was not clear what was the reason for Roman Leshchenko’s resignation. He hasn’t yet commented on the matter. The post Media: Ukraine’s agriculture minister resigns. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian journalist killed by Russian shelling in Kyiv.
    Oksana Bauila, a reporter with Russia’s The Insider media outlet was on assignment at the site of a Russian shelling in Kyiv’s Podil district when the Russian forces launched another strike at the spot. According to The Insider, two people accompanying Baulina were injured and hospitalized, while one more civilian […] The post Russian journalist killed by Russian shelling in Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US: Russian forces commit war crimes in Ukraine.
    “We’ve seen numerous credible reports of indiscriminate attacks and attacks deliberately targeting civilians, as well as other atrocities,” reads the March 23 statement by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The post US: Russian forces commit war crimes in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Death toll in Russian attack of Kharkiv Oblast administration building grows to 24.
    Rescuers continue to search for bodies under the rubble at the site of the March 1 shelling in central Kharkiv, according to Yevhen Vasylenko, the head of the State Emergency Service in Kharkiv Oblast. The post Death toll in Russian attack of Kharkiv Oblast administration building grows to 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Bloomberg: Russia’s Central Bank governor tried to resign over war in Ukraine, Putin rejected.
    Elvira Nabiullina, who has led Russia’s Central Bank for nearly nine years, tried to quit when Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. Putin did not accept her resignation. The post Bloomberg: Russia’s Central Bank governor tried to resign over war in Ukraine, Putin rejected. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    1,143 buildings destroyed in Kharkiv since beginning of full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
    According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, Russian forces have destroyed 1,143 buildings in Ukraine’s second-biggest city, 998 of which are residential buildings, since Feb. 24. The post 1,143 buildings destroyed in Kharkiv since beginning of full-scale invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces shell a parking lot in Kyiv’s Podil district, one dead.
    Russian troops shelled a parking lot near a shopping mall in Kyiv, killing one person and injuring two more, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said. The post Russian forces shell a parking lot in Kyiv’s Podil district, one dead. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Eugene Czolij: NATO must act now or face dreadful consequences later
    An Extraordinary Summit of NATO Heads of State and Government will take place on 24 March 2022 in Brussels. It needs to be a game-changer. The focal point of this Summit will be the all-out war launched by Russia against Ukraine one month earlier, namely on 24 February 2022, and […] The post Eugene Czolij: NATO must act now or face dreadful consequences later appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Swedish Defense Minister: Ukraine to receive 5,000 anti-tank weapons.
    TT news agency quoted Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist saying that the country will provide additional anti-tank equipment. The country has already sent 5,000 anti-tank weapons and other military aid to Ukraine. The post Swedish Defense Minister: Ukraine to receive 5,000 anti-tank weapons. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv keeps supply chains open amid defense
    A city at war needs more than just weapons.  To survive, a city needs uninterrupted access to food, medicine and other critical goods. While Kyiv has avoided the worst of Russia’s depredations, which have come close to razing Mariupol and Kharkiv to the ground, the capital city remains the key […] The post Kyiv keeps supply chains open amid defense appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    WSJ: Up to 40,000 Russian troops killed, wounded, taken prisoner or missing in Ukraine.
    The Wall Street Journal wrote that between 7,000 and 15,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since Feb.24. The news outlet quoted a senior NATO official. The post WSJ: Up to 40,000 Russian troops killed, wounded, taken prisoner or missing in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    German Foreign Minister: further Strela missiles are on way to Ukraine.
    According to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, the country will provide Ukraine with Strela surface-to-air missiles, after weeks of delays in delivery. The post German Foreign Minister: further Strela missiles are on way to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Health Minister: Russia damaged 58 ambulances, killed 6 medics since Feb.24.
    Health Minister Viktor Lyashko says the ministry began suppling bulletproof vests to emergency medical workers, “who despite everything are rescuing Ukrainians.” The post Health Minister: Russia damaged 58 ambulances, killed 6 medics since Feb.24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops abduct father of journalist in occupied Melitopol, demand her arrival.
    Journalist Svitlana Zalizetska, head of Ria-Melitopol website, told Suspilne news outlet that Russian troops broke into her house and kidnapped her 75-year-old father. “They told my mother that they would release my father only after I come back,” said Zalizetska. According to her, Halyna Danylchenko, who was installed by Russian […] The post Russian troops abduct father of journalist in occupied Melitopol, demand her arrival. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops abduct father of journalist in occupied Melitopol, demanding her arrival.
    Journalist Svitlana Zalizetska, head of Ria-Melitopol website, told Suspilne news outlet that Russian troops broke into her house and kidnapped her 75-year-old father. “They told my mother that they would release my father only after I come back,” said Zalizetska. According to her, Halyna Danylchenko, who was installed by Russian […] The post Russian troops abduct father of journalist in occupied Melitopol, demanding her arrival. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Stoltenberg: NATO to supply Ukraine nuclear, chemical protection equipment.
    NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the alliance is expected to agree to provide Ukraine with “additional support including cyber security equipment” and supplies to “protect against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.” The post Stoltenberg: NATO to supply Ukraine nuclear, chemical protection equipment. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Belarus expels most Ukrainian diplomats, shuts Ukraine’s consulate general.
    “The Ukrainian embassy will continue to work in Belarus in a 1+4 format, meaning an ambassador and four staff members,” Belarusian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Anatoly Glaz told Belta state-run news agency. The post Belarus expels most Ukrainian diplomats, shuts Ukraine’s consulate general. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian journalist released from Russian captivity: ‘They were most interested in finding organizers of pro-Ukrainian rallies’
    Oleh Baturin, a journalist for the Novy Den, a newspaper in Ukraine’s southern Kherson Oblast, was kidnapped by the Russian military on March 12. Baturin lives in Kakhovka, a city of 35,000 people 90 kilometers to the west from the regional capital Kherson. For many years he has been covering […] The post Ukrainian journalist released from Russian captivity: ‘They were most interested in finding organizers of pro-Ukrainian rallies’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Putin: Russia will only accept rubles for gas deliveries to EU members.
    Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a televised government meeting, that “unfriendly countries” must pay for Russian energy in rubles and ordered the changes to be implemented within a week. EU member states are part of Russia’s official “unfriendly countries” list. The post Putin: Russia will only accept rubles for gas deliveries to EU members. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Putin plans to attend autumn G20 summit, says ambassador.
    Russia’s Ambassador to Indonesia Lyudmila Vorobieva said Vladimir Putin intends to attend the G20 summit being hosted by Indonesia in October. The U.S. and its Western allies are assessing whether Russia should remain in the group, while China backed Russia, saying “Russia is an important member.” The post Putin plans to attend autumn G20 summit, says ambassador. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    French Crédit Agricole, BNP Paribas leave Russia.
    France’s two largest banks by total assets – Crédit Agricole and BNP Paribas – are pulling out of Russia amid the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Crédit Agricole added that its priority was helping to support its 2,400 employees in Ukraine, who were helping ensure essential banking activities continued despite being […] The post French Crédit Agricole, BNP Paribas leave Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Poll: 90% of Ukrainians believe Russia must pay for the country’s reconstruction after war.
    According to the recent poll conducted by the Rating Group, a fifth of Ukrainians add that European countries and international organizations must pay for rebuilding Ukraine’s economy. Multiple answers were allowed. According to the poll, 53% of Ukrainians are unemployed because of war. The post Poll: 90% of Ukrainians believe Russia must pay for the country’s reconstruction after war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Nestle to partly suspend operation in Russia, discontinues KitKat and Nesquik.
    Nestle faced backlash from consumers, activist groups and politicians for not pulling out from Russia after it invaded Ukraine. Now, the company says it will partly halt operations in Russia, yet continue to provide essential food, such as infant food and medical/hospital nutrition. The post Nestle to partly suspend operation in Russia, discontinues KitKat and Nesquik. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia uses white phosphorus bombs in Hostomel and Irpin.
    Russian forces targeted the satellite towns of Kyiv with phosphorus bombs on the night of March 22, according to Irpin Mayor Oleksandr Markushin. The use of such weapons against civilians is banned by the Geneva Conventions. The post Russia uses white phosphorus bombs in Hostomel and Irpin. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Bucha City Council: Ukraine’s military surround Bucha, Irpin and Hostomel.
    It means that the Russian troops in the area are encircled. The post Bucha City Council: Ukraine’s military surround Bucha, Irpin and Hostomel. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian war kills 121 children since Feb. 24.
    167 children were injured by Russian attacks, according to the Prosecutor General’s Office. 61 children were killed in Kyiv Oblast, 41 in Kharkiv Oblast, 40 in the Donetsk Oblast, 32 in Chernihiv Oblasts, 24 in the Mykolaiv Oblast, 16 in Kyiv, 15 in Zhytomyr Oblast, 15 in Kherson Oblast,15 in […] The post Russian war kills 121 children since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: Russia combat power in Ukraine declines below 90% of pre-invasion levels, US official says.
    It happened for the first time since the attack began. The post Reuters: Russia combat power in Ukraine declines below 90% of pre-invasion levels, US official says. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Akhmetov: Mariupol’s metal factories won’t work under Russian occupation.
    Ukraine’s richest oligarch Rinat Akhmetov told the Wall Street Journal on March 23 that his Azovstal and Ilyich metallurgical plants located in besieged Mariupol would not operate under Russian occupation. Together they employ 40,000 people, and are temporarily closed now. The post Akhmetov: Mariupol’s metal factories won’t work under Russian occupation. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Western Ukraine loosens alcohol ban, Lviv says ‘no, thank you’
    A woman walks near the beer shelf in Pravda Beer Theater, a four-story located in the center, in Lviv, Ukraine on March 21. The post Western Ukraine loosens alcohol ban, Lviv says ‘no, thank you’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 5 min )
    Ukraine’s military: 15,600 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24.
    According to the report, Ukrainian troops have also destroyed 517 Russian tanks, 1,578 armored vehicles, 1,008 cars, 267 artillery pieces, 80 multiple rocket launchers, 47 surface-to-air missiles, at least 101 jets, 124 helicopters, 4 boats, 70 fuel tanks, and 42 drones. The post Ukraine’s military: 15,600 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK intelligence: Russian troops trying to encircle Ukraine’s forces in eastern Ukraine.
    To do that, Russians are advancing from Kharkiv in the north and Mariupol in the south, according to a March 23 report by the British Defense Ministry. The post UK intelligence: Russian troops trying to encircle Ukraine’s forces in eastern Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian invaders destroy Chernihiv bridge to Kyiv.
    The bridge was used to evacuate civilians from Chernihiv, located 130 kilometers northeast of Kyiv, and bring humanitarian aid to the city, which has no electricity and suffers from the shortage of supplies. The post Russian invaders destroy Chernihiv bridge to Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kharkiv Oblast shelled 32 times overnight.
    The Russian forces fired at Kharkiv with tank cannons, rocket-propelled grenade launchers and artillery, according to the governor of Kharkiv Oblast Oleh Synyehubov. 8 civilians were injured in Lozova, a city in Kharkiv Oblast, where 20 houses, a school and a kindergarten were damaged by Russian shelling. The post Kharkiv Oblast shelled 32 times overnight. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine expects 9 humanitarian corridors to open on March 23.
    The corridors will evacuate people from besieged Mariupol and other cities in the Donetsk region, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and from the outskirts of Kyiv, according to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk. The post Ukraine expects 9 humanitarian corridors to open on March 23. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least 4 people injured by overnight Russian shelling in Kyiv.
    Russian shelling hit a shopping center, a high-rise residential building and some private houses on the night of March 23 in Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts, according to Kyiv’s city administration. The post At least 4 people injured by overnight Russian shelling in Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Two children killed following Russian attack on Rubizhne.
    According to Luhansk Oblast Governor Serhiy Gaidai, Russians struck an apartment building in Luhansk Oblast Rubizhne at around 8 p.m. local time on March 22. The shell exploded on the fifth floor, killing three people, including two children. The post Two children killed following Russian attack on Rubizhne. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Satellite imagery shows Russia removing military aircraft from a key airport.
    Russia has withdrawn most of its helicopters from a strategic Chornobayivka airport in southern Ukraine’s Kherson Oblast, according to satellite images provided by space imaging company Planet Labs. According to the New York Times, Ukrainian forces attacked the Kherson airport, inflicting considerable damage to Russian equipment. Russian ground troops appear […] The post Satellite imagery shows Russia removing military aircraft from a key airport. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian military casualties have surpassed that of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
    The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces released the information claiming that as of March 22 the Russian military sustained 15,300 casualties. Over the ten years of the USSR’s war in Afghanistan, the reported number was 15,051. The post Russian military casualties have surpassed that of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pentagon: Russian forces are short on food, fuel and winter gear.
    A U.S. Department of Defense official said during a closed briefing at the Pentagon on March 22 that some Russian troops had been ‘taken out of the fight’ by frostbite due to a lack of warm clothes. The official also noted that Russian warships are running out of fuel. Nearly […] The post Pentagon: Russian forces are short on food, fuel and winter gear. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN chief calls on Russia to end ‘unwinnable’ war.
    UN chief Antonio Guterres said on March 22 that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “is going nowhere fast.” Speaking at UN headquarters in New York, he decried the conflict as “absurd” and “unwinnable.” “Even if Mariupol falls, Ukraine cannot be conquered city by city, street by street, house by house,” Guterres […] The post UN chief calls on Russia to end ‘unwinnable’ war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian military repels 7 Russian assaults, destroys six planes and five UAVs.
    According to the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Russian forces also lost seven tanks, five drones (two destroyed, three captured), six artillery pieces. Advances in Luhansk and Donetsk were stopped, preventing the Russian military from gaining a foothold. The post Ukrainian military repels 7 Russian assaults, destroys six planes and five UAVs. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces steal buses driving to rescue people from Mariupol.
    A convoy of 11 empty buses — driving towards Mariupol to rescue Ukrainians from besieged city — has been seized by Russian forces, the Ukrainian government reports. The Russians have driven the buses, along with the original bus drivers and several emergency services workers, to an undisclosed location. The post Russian forces steal buses driving to rescue people from Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    President’s Office launches humanitarian aid website.
    Ukraine sets up an official portal help.gov.ua for those who want to provide humanitarian or financial assistance to affected people, businesses or the government amid Russia’s war against Ukraine. The website helps to find out how to send and whom to address humanitarian aid. The portal also provides contacts of […] The post President’s Office launches humanitarian aid website. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russians attack oil refinery that they own.
    A Russian aircraft has fired upon an oil refinery in Lysychasnk, Luhansk Oblast, which is owned by Russian oil company Rosneft. According to Luhasnk Oblast Governor Serhiy Haidai, firefighters are currently fighting a blaze at the site. The post Russians attack oil refinery that they own. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

  • Open

    Peskov: Russia to use nuclear weapons if country’s existence is threatened.
    Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that there’s no other reason Russia could use nuclear weapons, Russian media RIA Novosti reported. The post Peskov: Russia to use nuclear weapons if country’s existence is threatened. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Prosecutor General: Russian invader kills man, rapes wife in Kyiv Oblast.
    In a village in the Brovarskyi district of Kyiv Oblast, a Russian soldier murdered a man and then, along with another soldier, repeatedly raped his wife, according to Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova. One of the men was identified and is now wanted. The post Prosecutor General: Russian invader kills man, rapes wife in Kyiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky voted most powerful person in Europe.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky has topped the list of Europe’s 28 most powerful people, winning the “Audience Choice” online poll created by Politico media outlet. One contributor to the poll described the Ukrainian leader as a “beacon of hope” striving for “peace, democracy, and decency.” The post Zelensky voted most powerful person in Europe. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    More than 1,200 residents evacuated from Mariupol on March 22.
    According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, 15 buses evacuated people from the besieged seaport of Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia. The post More than 1,200 residents evacuated from Mariupol on March 22. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Sumy Oblast official released from Russian captivity.
    Chairman of Okhtyrka District Council Serhiy Kirichko was released after a week of captivity by Russian forces, detained in a basement, according to Servant of the People party chairman Olena Shuliak. The official is reported to have returned immediately back to work. The post Sumy Oblast official released from Russian captivity. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky to join NATO summit on March 24.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky will give a virtual address to the NATO summit participants, according to his spokesman Sergii Nykyforov. Zelensky will speak about the need to stop Russia’s war crimes against civilians by closing the sky above Ukraine or supplying the country with air defenses. The post Zelensky to join NATO summit on March 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s FM: German restaurant fires Ukrainian employee for criticizing Russia’s war.
    According to Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, owners of Rizzi restaurant in Baden-Baden have fired an employee for posting a video message to Russia, where he said that Russians were killing children and destroying cities in Ukraine. Kuleba said that the restaurant targets the local Russian-speaking community. The post Ukraine’s FM: German restaurant fires Ukrainian employee for criticizing Russia’s war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia prosecutes journalist for social media posts about Russian attack on Mariupol.
    The Investigative Committee of Russia opened a case against Russian journalist Alexander Nevzorov for publishing information about the Russian shelling of a maternity hospital in Mariupol. Russia accuses Nevzorov of spreading “false information about the Russian Armed Forces.” The post Russia prosecutes journalist for social media posts about Russian attack on Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    War Diaries: My day with volunteers saving lives in warzones outside Kyiv
    Editor’s Note: The following is a personal account of the Kyiv Independent’s journalist describing spending a day with a small group of volunteers helping people get out of some of the most dangerous areas outside Kyiv.  IRPIN AND STOYANKA, Kyiv Oblast – A clear, frigid day rises over Irpin. The […] The post War Diaries: My day with volunteers saving lives in warzones outside Kyiv appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 16 min )
    Russian forces damage 20 buildings in Lozova, Kharkiv Oblast.
    According to mayor Serhii Zelensky, 20 homes and businesses were damaged by Russian shelling on March 22. As a result of the bombardment, one person was killed and nine others injured. The post Russian forces damage 20 buildings in Lozova, Kharkiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russians destroy railway station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, one dead.
    In Pavlohrad, Russian forces have destroyed a railway station with a missile strike, killing one. According to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Valentyn Reznichenko, 15 freight cars were derailed. Traffic through the station has been halted until further notice. The post Russians destroy railway station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, one dead. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s proxies capture evacuation convoy from Mariupol.
    According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, the militants have captured a humanitarian convoy near the town of Mangush on its way from Mariupol on the agreed-upon with Russians route. “It is reported that the vehicles will be seized, and people may or may not be allowed to leave,” she […] The post Russia’s proxies capture evacuation convoy from Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    One dead in shelling of Kyiv’s Obolon district.
    Russian shelling occurred at about 1 p.m. on March 22 in a residential district in northern Kyiv. The attack damaged two buildings and a vehicle, killed one and injured three others, according to the local authorities. The post One dead in shelling of Kyiv’s Obolon district. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Greek foreign minister wants to travel with humanitarian aid mission to Mariupol.
    Nikos Dendias said he wanted to lead the mission to the besieged seaport city in southeastern Ukraine, which is home to a sizeable ethnic Greek community. He said at a news conference in Athens that he sent notes to both the Ukrainian and Russian sides about this. The post Greek foreign minister wants to travel with humanitarian aid mission to Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian plane bombing the city
    The plane was taken down by Ukrainian military at 4:45 p.m. on March 22, Mariupol City Council reports. The post Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian plane bombing the city appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    €576,000 raised to support Ukrainian zoos.
    European Association of Zoos and Aquaria has already transferred some funds to zoos in Ukraine that have been suffering since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the organization’s statement. The post €576,000 raised to support Ukrainian zoos. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian journalist released from Russian captivity
    Viktoria Roshchina, a journalist for Hromadske, has been in captivity in the occupied city of Berdiansk since March 15. She was released on March 22. As a condition for her release, she was forced to record a video in which she said that the Russian forces had saved her life. The post Ukrainian journalist released from Russian captivity appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Italian PM: Italy wants Ukraine to join the European Union
    In his response to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the Italian parliament on March 22, Prime Minister Mario Draghi said that joining the EU is a long process made up of necessary reforms, adding that Italy is “alongside Ukraine in this process,” Italian media outlet Ansa reports. “Italy wants Ukraine […] The post Italian PM: Italy wants Ukraine to join the European Union appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Farmak’s warehouse outside Kyiv burns down.
    Farmak, one of Ukraine’s biggest pharmaceutical companies, suffered nearly Hr 1.5 billion in losses when its warehouse in Makariv, a town 60 kilometers west from Kyiv, burned down during the hostilities there, according to Farmak’s supervisory board member Peter Chernyshov. The post Farmak’s warehouse outside Kyiv burns down. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia, North Korea discuss developing relations
    Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov met with North Korea’s ambassador to Russia and discussed developing bilateral relations “in the context of changes happening on the international arena,” the Russian foreign ministry said on Tuesday. The contact took place as Russia faces increasing isolation over its invasion of Ukraine, which […] The post Russia, North Korea discuss developing relations appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian military burn down stable in Hostomel near Kyiv, with horses inside.
    The stable was put on fire on March 13, its owner told Censor.Net news website. Most of the 32 horses inside have been killed in the fire. The post Russian military burn down stable in Hostomel near Kyiv, with horses inside. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    State Emergency Service: Russian occupiers shell children’s hospital in Luhansk Oblast.
    The roof of the children’s hospital in Severodonetsk caught fire after it was shelled by Russian forces. Seven children and 15 adults were evacuated from the hospital, the State Emergency Service reported on March 22. The post State Emergency Service: Russian occupiers shell children’s hospital in Luhansk Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian photojournalist Maks Levin goes missing outside Kyiv
    According to Levin’s friend, photographer Markiian Lyseiko, he can’t be reached since March 13 since he traveled to the town of Vyshgorod in Kyiv Oblast to take photographs of the hostilities there. The post Ukrainian photojournalist Maks Levin goes missing outside Kyiv appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Protesters in Russian-occupied Kherson hold rally, attacked with tear gas.
    Russian forces used tear gas against the demonstrators, Suspilne Kherson reported. Unarmed protests against Russian occupation have been held regularly in Kherson since the city fell on March 2. The post Protesters in Russian-occupied Kherson hold rally, attacked with tear gas. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky calls on Italy not to be a ‘resort for murderers.’
    In an address to the Italian parliament, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Italy should freeze Russian assets, impose an embargo on Russian goods and block seaports for Russian vessels. The president also said that the danger to grain exports from Ukraine can cause worldwide hunger. The post Zelensky calls on Italy not to be a ‘resort for murderers.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s General Staff says 15,300 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24.
    According to the report, Ukrainian troops have also destroyed 509 Russian tanks, 1,556 armored vehicles, 252 artillery pieces, 80 multiple rocket launchers, 45 surface-to-air missiles, 99 jets, 123 helicopters and 35 drones. The post Ukraine’s General Staff says 15,300 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: French automaker Renault resumes production in Moscow.
    In late February, Renault suspended production in Moscow due to a disruption in logistics. On March 22, the company decided to resume operations in the country. Renault is the majority owner of AvtoVaz, Russia’s largest car manufacturer famous for the Lada brand. The post Reuters: French automaker Renault resumes production in Moscow. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Lomachenko cancels championship bout due to Russian invasion.
    Vasyl Lomachenko was scheduled to fight with Australian boxing champion George Kambosos in Melbourne on June 5. According to Kambosos’ promoter Lou DiBella, the fight is off because  Lomachenko decided to stay in Ukraine and has joined a Territorial Defense unit to protect his country. “We have nothing but the […] The post Lomachenko cancels championship bout due to Russian invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky says NATO countries can guarantee Ukraine’s security.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine must be told will the country be admitted to NATO soon.  “There are NATO countries that want to guarantee our security but cannot give us membership in the alliance unfortunately. But they’re ready to do what (NATO) would do if we were members of […] The post Zelensky says NATO countries can guarantee Ukraine’s security. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia shells Zhytomyr Oblast, 3 houses destroyed, 10 damaged.
    Buildings near Malyn were shelled by Russian troops on March 21, Ukraine’s Emergency Situations Service said on March 22. The post Russia shells Zhytomyr Oblast, 3 houses destroyed, 10 damaged. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops shell town near Kryvyi Rih.
    Kryvy Rih Mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said on March 22 that the town of Zelenodolsk and the village of Mala Kostromka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast had been shelled using Grad multiple rocket launchers. Residential buildings were damaged as a result The post Russian troops shell town near Kryvyi Rih. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mayor of Chernihiv estimates over half of the population has left since start of the war.
    Vladyslav Atroshenko said in an interview with LB.ua news website on March 22, that there are approximately 130,000 people remaining in the city. Before the all-out war, that number was close to 285,000. He said that Chernihiv is now dealing with a shortage of doctors and those qualified to repair […] The post Mayor of Chernihiv estimates over half of the population has left since start of the war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 800 babies born in Kyiv since Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine.
    Deputy Head of the Kyiv City Administration Mykola Povoroznyk said on March 21 that, of the babies born, 427 are boys and 380 are girls. The post Over 800 babies born in Kyiv since Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Preliminary estimates of mined areas in Ukraine at least 82,525 square kilometres.
    This is slightly larger than the size of Scotland. The Ukrainian De-miners Association reported the preliminary number on March 21 and said that the contaminated areas will be subject to humanitarian de-mining after the war. The post Preliminary estimates of mined areas in Ukraine at least 82,525 square kilometres. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces completely destroy 651, partially damage almost 4,000 homes since beginning of full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
    In an interview with Ukrinform news agency on March 21, Deputy Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine Roman Prymush said the numbers reflect houses damaged since February 24. These figures do not include houses damaged in the temporarily-occupied territories or that could not be assessed due to risk […] The post Russian forces completely destroy 651, partially damage almost 4,000 homes since beginning of full-scale invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Air raid alerts sound in almost every region of Ukraine.
    Sirens have been activated in the Sumy, Mykolaiv, Ternopil, Poltava, Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zakarpattya, Chernivtsi, Dnipropetrovsk, Rivne, Volyn, Cherkasy, Khmelnytsky, Odesa oblasts and cities of Kyiv, Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. The post Air raid alerts sound in almost every region of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia completes 300 aircraft sorties over Ukraine in 24 hours.
    A senior U.S. official said on March 21 that while the frequency of military aircraft sorties by Russia has increased, it has still not achieved aerial supremacy. While Ukrainian military aircraft sorties have also increased, numbers have not been disclosed. The post Russia completes 300 aircraft sorties over Ukraine in 24 hours. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Satellite imagery shows fires, flooding from Irpin River.
    Satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies on March 21 shows fires due to military strikes in the northern Ukrainian city of Irpin, including near government, residential, and school buildings. It was previously reported that the Dnipro River was flooding the Irpin River basin, but it is unclear how it began. The post Satellite imagery shows fires, flooding from Irpin River. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU declines creation of ‘European army.’
    EU Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell instead announced on March 21 that plans were underway for the EU Rapid Deployment Capacity, which could allow the bloc to “swiftly deploy up to 5,000 troops” to address various crises. The post EU declines creation of ‘European army.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Toronto renames area in front of Russian consulate ‘Free Ukraine Square.’
    Toronto Mayor John Tory said on March 20 that he hopes everyone who walks into the Russian consulate is reminded of “the atrocity of what is going on with this illegal, murderous invasion.” He said the mounted sign is a symbol of Toronto’s solidarity with Ukraine and Ukrainian-Canadians. The post Toronto renames area in front of Russian consulate ‘Free Ukraine Square.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian companies specializing in tank repair suspend operations due to supply shortages.
    The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on March 21 that UralVagonZavod, Russian machine building company, and the Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant have halted operations due to problems with the supply of foreign parts. The companies specialize in heavy-duty mechanics, including the repair of tanks and armored vehicles. The post Russian companies specializing in tank repair suspend operations due to supply shortages. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    $700 million superyacht is linked to Putin, says Navalny’s team.
    An investigation published on March 21 by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation claims that the Scheherazade yacht docked at the western Italian port of Marina di Carrara is most likely owned by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The investigation revealed that many of the crew members are Russian and […] The post $700 million superyacht is linked to Putin, says Navalny’s team. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian troops liberate Makariv.
    The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on March 21 that “the Ukrainian flag was raised over the town of Makariv” and Russian forces have been pushed back. Makariv is located 60 kilometres west from Kyiv. The post Ukrainian troops liberate Makariv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US, UK say Putin used hypersonic missile to ‘detract from stalled invasion.’
    U.K. Air Vice-Marshall Mick Smeath said that the hypersonic missile launched into western Ukraine on March 19 is “unlikely to materially affect the outcome of Russia’s campaign in Ukraine.” Similarly, U.S. President Joe Biden said the missile was launched because Putin’s “back is against the wall.” The post US, UK say Putin used hypersonic missile to ‘detract from stalled invasion.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Hungary opposes no-fly zone over Ukraine, embargo on Russian energy.
    Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on March 21 condemned EU sanctions on Russian energy, according to Hirado news agency, saying it “threatens the security of energy supply to Hungary.” He also spoke out against sending peacekeepers to Ukraine and the establishment of a no-fly zone, citing the risk of war. The post Hungary opposes no-fly zone over Ukraine, embargo on Russian energy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pentagon: US, other nations discuss provision of ‘long-range air defense’ to Ukraine.
    Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said on March 21 that the U.S. is undergoing “active consultations” with other nations to provide Ukraine with weapons that they are “comfortable using.” The post Pentagon: US, other nations discuss provision of ‘long-range air defense’ to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN sets up safe spaces along Ukrainian border.
    Two United Nations agencies, UNICEF and UNHCR, have set up “Blue Dot Centers”, which are “one-stop safe spaces for children and women,” at various places along Ukraine’s border in neighboring countries. More than 500 unaccompanied children were identified crossing from Ukraine into Romania alone from February 24 to March 17. […] The post UN sets up safe spaces along Ukrainian border. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

  • Open

    Zelensky: ‘Everyone was insisting that I must leave Kyiv.’
    In the early days of the war, new calls for him to leave the capital came every 10-20 minutes, Zelensky said in a new interview to Suspilne, a Ukrainian public broadcaster. The post Zelensky: ‘Everyone was insisting that I must leave Kyiv.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    8,057 people evacuate using humanitarian corridors on March 21.
    According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, seven out of eight corridors worked out as planned; 3,000 people evacuated from Mariupol, a 400,000-city besieged by Russians. The post 8,057 people evacuate using humanitarian corridors on March 21. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian authorities claim they have 500 Ukrainian prisoners of war.
    The prisoners, presumably captive Ukrainian soldiers, will be up for prisoner exchanges, according to Russia’s ombudsman Tetiana Moskalkova. The post Russian authorities claim they have 500 Ukrainian prisoners of war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Borrell: Russia guilty of ‘massive war crime’ in Mariupol.
    EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell told reporters that Russia is violating “the laws of war” ahead of a foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels to discuss additional sanctions on Moscow. “What’s happening in Mariupol is a massive war crime, destroying everything, bombarding and killing everybody in an indiscriminate manner,” he said. The post Borrell: Russia guilty of ‘massive war crime’ in Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia is attacking Ukraine using 40 airfields in western Russia, Belarus and annexed Crimea.
    It is according to the analysis based on satellite images and published by Radio Free Europe. The post Russia is attacking Ukraine using 40 airfields in western Russia, Belarus and annexed Crimea. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mariupol authorities: Russian invaders fire at cars evacuating children.
    Mariupol city council said that two families evacuating by cars from the besieged city were shot at by the Russian forces. At least two children have been wounded and are in serious condition. Besides the cars, 20 buses with people left the city on March 21. The post Mariupol authorities: Russian invaders fire at cars evacuating children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Authorities detain Kyiv man for sharing footage of Ukrainian military on TikTok
    In February, the man posted a video showing Ukrainian military vehicles parked near the shopping mall in northern Kyiv. On March 20, Russians shelled and destroyed the mall, killing 4 people. The post Authorities detain Kyiv man for sharing footage of Ukrainian military on TikTok appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: Compromises with Russia will be decided by national referendum.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the decisions on issues such as security guarantees and the occupied territories of Donbas will be put up on an all-Ukrainian referendum. He added that the security guarantees that are currently being discussed involve changes in Ukraine’s constitution and legislation, implying that Ukraine might be […] The post Zelensky: Compromises with Russia will be decided by national referendum. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian shelling kills Holocaust survivor in Kharkiv
    Boris Romantschenko, 96, who survived the Nazi Holocaust during World War II has been killed during shelling in his apartment block in the eastern city of Kharkiv. The Buchenwald and Mittelbau-Dora Memorials Foundation said it was “deeply disturbed” by Romantschenko’s death and said he had “worked intensely on the memory […] The post Russian shelling kills Holocaust survivor in Kharkiv appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia halts Kuril Islands treaty talks with Japan over sanctions
    Russia has withdrawn from negotiations with Japan on peace treaty and frozen joint economic projects related to the disputed Kuril Islands over sanctions imposed by Tokyo, Moscow’s Foreign Ministry said. The two countries have not formally ended World War II hostilities due to the standoff over the islands known in […] The post Russia halts Kuril Islands treaty talks with Japan over sanctions appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zoo asks for assistance as animals ‘slowly dying’ under occupation.
    Mykhailo Pinchuk, Owner of Ukraine’s XII Months Zoo,  asked for a green corridor because the blown-up bridge has left the institution isolated and there is not enough food to feed the animals. He said that humanitarian aid has not reached the zoo and emphasized that all 300 animals “are doomed” […] The post Zoo asks for assistance as animals ‘slowly dying’ under occupation. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Azov: ‘bombs falling every 10 minutes’ in Mariupol.
    Azov regiment Captain Svyatoslav Palamar told CNN that the besieged port city continues to suffer heavy bombardment. Mariupol has been encircled by Russian troops since early March. Some 300,000 residents are still trapped in the city, cut off from electricity, water, gas, mobile network, food and medicine supplies. On March […] The post Azov: ‘bombs falling every 10 minutes’ in Mariupol.  appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least 8 killed by Russian missile attack on Kyiv shopping mall (PHOTOS)
    A Russian missile strike reduced Kyiv’s Retroville shopping mall to a smoldering ruin, killing at least eight people in one of the most powerful explosions yet seen in the capital. The strike occurred in the northern part of Kyiv around 11 p.m. on March 20, flattening one part of the […] The post At least 8 killed by Russian missile attack on Kyiv shopping mall (PHOTOS) appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 3 min )
    Russia fires at protesters in occupied Kherson, injuries reported.
    According to Kherson media outlet Most, Russian troops opened fire and threw stun grenades at unarmed protestors in the downtown of occupied Kherson. Those injured were taken to hospital by ambulance, the media reports. The post Russia fires at protesters in occupied Kherson, injuries reported. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    How ​​Ukraine swaps living soldiers for dead Russians
    RUSANIV, Kyiv Oblast — Ukrainian emergency response workers dig into the fresh soil by a riverbank.  “Careful,” they tell each other. “Just like that. Remove the upper layer bit by bit.”  Every strike of the spade unearths new items in the moist dirt. Parts of cloth tatters, boot bottoms, traces […] The post How ​​Ukraine swaps living soldiers for dead Russians appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    China to provide $1.57 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
    The post China to provide $1.57 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Shmyhal: Ukrainian refugees to receive a monthly subsidy.
    Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says the government will provide internally displaced persons with a monthly subsidy of Hr 2,000 ($67). An additional Hr 3,000 ($100) will be provided for every child forced to relocate inside Ukraine. The post Shmyhal: Ukrainian refugees to receive a monthly subsidy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Baerbock: EU must prepare for 8 million Ukrainian refugees.
    German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that the EU must understand that more refugees from Ukraine will move across the border. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, 10 million people are currently displaced “inside the country, or as refugees abroad.” The post Baerbock: EU must prepare for 8 million Ukrainian refugees. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine accuses Russia of kidnapping children from occupied Donbas
    According to the Foreign Ministry, 2,389 children from Russian-controlled Donbas were “illegally deported” to Russia. “The facts of abduction of children, as well as other facts of crimes of the Russian occupiers against civilians in Ukraine, are being investigated by law enforcement agencies,” the ministry reported. The post Ukraine accuses Russia of kidnapping children from occupied Donbas appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Greek diplomat after returning from Mariupol: ‘What I saw, I hope no one will ever see.’
    Manolis Androulakis evacuated the besieged southeastern Ukrainian port city on March 15. He said that the city was joining the ranks of places known for having been destroyed in wars of the past. “I don’t need to name them — they are Guernica, Coventry, Aleppo, Grozny, Leningrad.” The post Greek diplomat after returning from Mariupol: ‘What I saw, I hope no one will ever see.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia attacks Zhytomyr Oblast with Grad rocket launchers, 4 people killed.
    According to Zhytomyr Oblast Governor Vitalii Bunechko, three soldiers and one civilian were killed in the Selets village in what was likely Russia’s first attack on Zhytomyr Oblast with Grads. The post Russia attacks Zhytomyr Oblast with Grad rocket launchers, 4 people killed. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    German foreign minister: EU will increase military aid to Ukraine to $1.1 billion.
    Annalena Baerbock has accused Russia of war crimes and said the EU would increase its assistance to 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) to help Ukraine defend itself. The post German foreign minister: EU will increase military aid to Ukraine to $1.1 billion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainians raise $5.6 million for the military through Diia app.
    According to the government app’s press service, more than 178,000 Ukrainians donated for the cause. All funds are transferred to the Come Back Alive charity that provides Ukraine’s military with equipment, personal body protection, and other supplies. The post Ukrainians raise $5.6 million for the military through Diia app. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WSJ: Russia shifts to ‘Plan B’ after blitzkrieg victory failure.
    Unnamed senior U.S. officials cited by the Wall Street Journal said that the Kremlin’s new strategy is to secure key territorial objectives in Ukraine’s east and south and push the Ukrainian government to accept neutrality between Russia and the West. The post WSJ: Russia shifts to ‘Plan B’ after blitzkrieg victory failure. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    New curfew in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast will last from 8 p.m. on March 21 until 7 a.m. on March 23.
    Stores, pharmacies, and gas stations will be closed. “Only vehicles with special permits can move around the city,” Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. The post New curfew in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast will last from 8 p.m. on March 21 until 7 a.m. on March 23. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Russian warships shell residential buildings in Odesa.
    According to Serhiy Bratchuk, spokesman for the Odesa Oblast Military Administration, several buildings were damaged. No casualties have been reported yet. The post Russian warships shell residential buildings in Odesa. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Over 15,000 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24.
    As of 10:30 a.m. on March 21, Ukraine’s military have also reported destroying 1,535 armored personnel carriers, 498 tanks, 969 vehicles, 240 artillery pieces, 45 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 80 launch rocket systems, 97 planes, 121 helicopters, 60 fuel tanks, 13 special equipment, 24 UAV, and 3 boats. The post Ukraine’s military: Over 15,000 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    State Emergency Service: Ammonia leak in Sumy insignificant.
    Following the early morning shelling of the Sumykhimprom chemical plant, one ammonia tank was damaged resulting in a leak that the State Emergency Service called insignificant. Rescuers said it posed no danger to locals. The post State Emergency Service: Ammonia leak in Sumy insignificant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK Defense Ministry: Russia likely to prioritize encircling Kyiv over the coming weeks.
    “Despite the continued lack of progress, Kyiv remains Russia’s primary military objective,” the ministry said, adding that “heavy fighting continues north of Kyiv.” The post UK Defense Ministry: Russia likely to prioritize encircling Kyiv over the coming weeks. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Missiles strike Rivne’s all-military training grounds.
    Rivne Oblast Governor Vitaliy Koval confirmed on March 20 that Russian forces hit the city’s military training grounds with two missiles. There is no information on casualties yet. The city of Rivne is located 300 km west of Kyiv. The post Missiles strike Rivne’s all-military training grounds. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US reaffirms it will not send troops to Ukraine.
    In an interview with CNN on March 20, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield was asked if the US would support Poland’s upcoming proposal for a NATO peacekeeping mission to Ukraine. The ambassador reasserted President Biden’s stance that American soldiers would not be sent into Ukraine. She added that […] The post US reaffirms it will not send troops to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    New Zealand to provide additional $3.4 million, non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine.
    New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on March 21 the funds would be directed to a NATO Trust Fund that supplies fuel, communication equipment, and first aid kits to Ukrainian forces. New Zealand will also provide Ukraine with surplus tactical equipment. The post New Zealand to provide additional $3.4 million, non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Update: four dead following shelling of Kyiv shopping mall, residential district.
    According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, rescuers are working to extinguish the fire caused by an attack on Retroville shopping mall and surrounding buildings late on March 20. Additional information on casualties is being confirmed. The post Update: four dead following shelling of Kyiv shopping mall, residential district. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russians steal five grain carriers from Berdyansk port.
    Oleksandr Starukh, governor of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, in a televised interview with Ukrinform news agency on March 21 said that the stolen ships were carrying tens of thousands of tons of grain. Eyewitnesses say the ships were stolen by Russian tugboats. The post Russians steal five grain carriers from Berdyansk port. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US not optimistic about negotiated end to war in Ukraine.
    U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said during CNN’s “State of the Union” on March 20 that Russia has not “leaned into any possibility for a negotiated and diplomatic solution.” U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Europe on March 25 to discuss Russia’s “unjustified and unprovoked” war on […] The post US not optimistic about negotiated end to war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Three Belarusian banks subject to EU sanctions, disconnected from SWIFT.
    News website “The Outlook. News about Belarus” reported via Telegram on March 20 that the affected banks are the Development Bank of Belarus, Belagroprombank, and Dabrabyt Bank. The post Three Belarusian banks subject to EU sanctions, disconnected from SWIFT. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Biden to meet with Polish counterpart in Poland next week.
    In a statement on March 20, U.S. Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced that U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Poland to speak with Polish President Andrzej Duda on March 25. Discussions will focus on how to respond to the “humanitarian and human rights crisis that Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked […] The post Biden to meet with Polish counterpart in Poland next week. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Belarusian ‘guerillas’ attempt to prevent Belarus from invading Ukraine.
    Franak Vyachorka, senior adviser to Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsihanouskaya and one of the leaders of a youth wing of Belarus Popular Front, said people within Belarus have been damaging Russian equipment, destroying railways and handing out leaflets to Belarusian troops as they try to prevent the Belarus army’s participation […] The post Belarusian ‘guerillas’ attempt to prevent Belarus from invading Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ammonia leaks from Sumy chemical plant.
    The governor of Sumy Oblast Dmytro Zhyvytsky said on March 21 that ammonia leaked from Sumykhimprom chemical plant at 4:30 a.m. local time as a result of Russian airstrike. Ammonia is a colourless, pungent, and toxic gas that is fatal in high concentrations. The affected area is estimated to be […] The post Ammonia leaks from Sumy chemical plant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    China denies sending weapons, ammunition to support Russia’s war against Ukraine.
    Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Qin Gang said in an interview with CBS on March 20 that China would “do everything to de-escalate the crisis.” He said that China was sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine and that “condemnation [of Russia’s actions] doesn’t solve the problem,” but that “good diplomacy” is […] The post China denies sending weapons, ammunition to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 900 people detained during anti-war protests in Russia.
    According to protest-monitoring group OVD-Info, 936 people were arrested across 37 Russian cities on March 21. The total number of detainees in Russia since February 24 exceeds 15,000 people. The post Over 900 people detained during anti-war protests in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Switzerland ready to hold talks between Ukraine and Russia.
    Swiss President Ignazio Cassis said at a rally in Bern that he hopes the “guns would soon fall silent” and that Switzerland was prepared to mediate or host negotiations. Cassis will visit the Polish-Ukrainian border on March 21. The post Switzerland ready to hold talks between Ukraine and Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Slovenia to send diplomats back to Kyiv, urges EU to do the same.
    Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa said via Twitter on March 20 that the diplomats to return would be volunteers, citing Ukraine’s need for “direct diplomatic support.” The post Slovenia to send diplomats back to Kyiv, urges EU to do the same. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Several Russian planes fly through Sumy, “deep into Ukraine.”
    Governor of Sumy Oblast Dmytro Zhyvytsky made the announcement in a video address on Facebook on March 20. He also said that shelling has continued in the Sumy region. The post Several Russian planes fly through Sumy, “deep into Ukraine.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv Retroville shopping mall, cars catch fire after shelling.
    Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said on Telegram on March 20 that rescue services are putting out a fire that has started on several floors of the shopping mall and parking lot due to the Russian shelling in Kyiv’s Podil district. Information on casualties has not yet been confirmed. The post Kyiv Retroville shopping mall, cars catch fire after shelling. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kuleba: New sanctions against Russia to be announced next week.
    Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated on March 20 that the sanctions target major companies that have yet to leave Russia, specifically Danone, Nestle, and Unilever, as well as companies that allow Russia to manufacture missiles and other munitions. The post Kuleba: New sanctions against Russia to be announced next week. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine rejects Russia’s demand to surrender Mariupol.
    Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk responded to Russia’s demand stating that surrender is not an option. A letter from Russia’s Defense Ministry on March 20 said it would only establish a humanitarian corridor if Mariupol surrenders. Ukraine demands that Russian forces allow safe passage immediately. The post Ukraine rejects Russia’s demand to surrender Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian social media VK allegedly hacked, spreads truth about war in Ukraine.
    Users of VK have received messages from the social network’s official account informing them of the true casualties and impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine, according to screenshots posted online. The message also states that all user information has been accessed and those who support the war will be punished. The post Russian social media VK allegedly hacked, spreads truth about war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    7,295 people evacuated from hot spots on March 20.
    According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, only four out of seven agreed-upon humanitarian corridors were able to carry out evacuations. The post 7,295 people evacuated from hot spots on March 20. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian invaders demand that Ukraine surrenders Mariupol.
    According to Russian media RIA Novosti, Russia’s defense ministry said the Ukrainian authorities must surrender the city by 5 a.m. on March 21. In exchange, Russia claims that it will open humanitarian corridors for civilians and disarmed Ukrainian soldiers. The post Russian invaders demand that Ukraine surrenders Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

  • Open

    Several explosions heard in Kyiv’s Podil district.
    According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the recent attack might have damaged several buildings and the Retroville shopping mall. The post Several explosions heard in Kyiv’s Podil district. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine: Russia reaches agreement on hiring Libyan mercenaries.
    According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russia has reached an agreement with Libya’s military commander Khalifa Haftar during his visit to Moscow to recruit Libyan mercenaries for fighting on Russia’s side in Ukraine. The post Ukraine: Russia reaches agreement on hiring Libyan mercenaries. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: 170 Russian troops killed in Donbas on March 20.
    Ukrainian troops have destroyed 12 Russian tanks, nine infantry fighting vehicles, three vehicles, a Su-34 jet, and a helicopter on the front lines in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts alone on Sunday. The post Ukraine’s military: 170 Russian troops killed in Donbas on March 20. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Eugene Czolij: UN members must help enforce ICJ decision regarding Russia
    On 26 February 2022, Ukraine instituted proceedings against the Russian Federation before the International Court of Justice in The Hague and requested that certain provisional measures be rendered to protect the rights of Ukraine in view of the all-out brutal and unprovoked military invasion of Ukraine launched by Russia two days earlier. […] The post Eugene Czolij: UN members must help enforce ICJ decision regarding Russia appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 3 min )
    Six European countries begin investigating Russian war crimes.
    According to Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova, Estonia, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Sweden have opened criminal cases concerning Russia’s war crimes. Ukraine is working alongside these countries to exchange “information and evidence.” The post Six European countries begin investigating Russian war crimes. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky calls on Israel’s support in address to its authorities, citizens.
    “One can keep asking why we can’t get weapons from you, or why Israel hasn’t imposed strong sanctions against Russia,” Zelensky said. “The answer is up to you,” he added, “and you will have to live with it.” The post Zelensky calls on Israel’s support in address to its authorities, citizens. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian air strike damages 13 buildings in Zhytomyr Oblast.
    The March 20 air strike in the Korosten district of Zhytomyr Oblast also injured at least three people, according to the State Emergency Service. Fires have been extinguished by local rescue workers. The post Russian air strike damages 13 buildings in Zhytomyr Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Institute for the Study of War: Russian campaign to capture big Ukrainian cities has failed.
    According to the U.S. military think tank, Russian troops have failed to reach their objectives, resulting in a stalemate. Russian forces will now dig in on the outskirts of Kyiv and other areas and attempt to strengthen control over the territories they occupy. The post Institute for the Study of War: Russian campaign to capture big Ukrainian cities has failed. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK foreign minister: Russia resorting to desperate attacks in Ukraine.
    “I am appalled by Russian atrocities in Mariupol, including attacks on schools sheltering civilians and the abduction and deportation of Ukrainians,” Liz Truss wrote on Twitter. “Putin is resorting to desperate measures as he is not achieving his objectives.” The post UK foreign minister: Russia resorting to desperate attacks in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Residents of building hit by Russian missile come to ruins of their homes
    Six days after a Russian missile destroyed their homes, residents of one nine-story apartment building in Kyiv’s northern district Obolon are back to the site of the tragedy. It’s a short visit as the building is falling apart and it’s dangerous to stay for long. Despite the risks, people come […] The post Residents of building hit by Russian missile come to ruins of their homes appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    General Staff: Russia loses tank detachment in failed Kyiv assault.
    According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian army’s 6th tank regiment has been destroyed on March 20. The post General Staff: Russia loses tank detachment in failed Kyiv assault. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    David Beckham’s Instagram account taken over by Ukrainian doctor.
    Iryna, the head of the regional perinatal center in Kharkiv, has taken over the Instagram account of football star David Beckham on March 20 as part of a UNICEF initiative. She showed the conditions in which doctors are treating patients as the city is being constantly bombarded. The post David Beckham’s Instagram account taken over by Ukrainian doctor. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Workers of Chornobyl nuclear power plant evacuated.
    64 people trapped at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, occupied by Russia, were released. Now, 46 employees volunteered to take their place and traveled to the occupied facility. The evacuated employees were at their workplaces over 600 hours. The post Workers of Chornobyl nuclear power plant evacuated. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Washington Post: Russian troops suffer high casualties, 1,000 a day killed or injured.
    According to U.S. intelligence estimates, the front lines have barely moved in more than a week. Russian forces have failed to achieve any of their initial objectives, U.S. officials told the Washington Post. The post Washington Post: Russian troops suffer high casualties, 1,000 a day killed or injured. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: ‘Ukraine cannot compromise on its territorial integrity.’
    President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN that Ukrainians won’t accept any deal involving the loss of Ukraine’s territory and sovereignty. “There are compromises for which we cannot be ready as an independent state,” said Zelensky. The post Zelensky: ‘Ukraine cannot compromise on its territorial integrity.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: More than 900 civilians killed in Ukraine since Russia began its invasion.
    According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, at least 902 civilians have been killed and 1,459 injured since Feb.24. The UN agency believes that the actual figures are considerably higher. According to Mariupol authorities, over 2,400 people were killed in the city alone. The post UN: More than 900 civilians killed in Ukraine since Russia began its invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Germany reaches energy deal with Qatar to reduce dependency on Russia.
    German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has launched several initiatives to lessen Germany’s energy dependence on Russia. “The companies that have come to Qatar with (Habeck) will now enter into contract negotiations with the Qatari side,” the spokesperson for the German economics ministry said. The post Germany reaches energy deal with Qatar to reduce dependency on Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian journalist released from Russian captivity.
    Oleh Baturin, a journalist from Russian-occupied Kakhovka, Kherson Oblast, went missing on March 12. “I’ve lost a lot of weight. I’m very dirty and tired. I was beaten, humiliated, threatened. They said they would kill me. 187 hours of captivity. They wanted to break me, to show what will happen […] The post Ukrainian journalist released from Russian captivity. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian TV to combine broadcast amid martial law.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree that combined nationwide TV channels into one platform. “It’s important that the country has a unified information policy” under martial law, said the president’s office, adding that no channels will be disconnected. Earlier, four Ukrainian TV channels  – ICTV, 1+1, Inter and Ukraina […] The post Ukrainian TV to combine broadcast amid martial law. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: ‘I’m ready for negotiations with Putin, but if they fail, it could mean World War III.’
    President Volodymyr Zelensky said he’s ready to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as he was “ready for the last two years,” but warned that if negotiation attempts fail, it could lead to a new World War. The post Zelensky: ‘I’m ready for negotiations with Putin, but if they fail, it could mean World War III.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Energy Ministry: over 1 million Ukrainians left without electricity.
    The Energy Ministry also says that 278,000 Ukrainians are left without gas due to the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine. The post Energy Ministry: over 1 million Ukrainians left without electricity. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Residents of Russian-occupied cities hold anti-Russian protests.
    A rally with Ukrainian flags was held in Nova Kahhovka, and regional capital Kherson where locals chanted “occupiers, go home!” The post Residents of Russian-occupied cities hold anti-Russian protests. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s General Staff sees high risk of attack from Belarus on western Ukraine.
    According to Ukrainian intelligence, in the next 1-2 days, Belarus will join Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. The post Ukraine’s General Staff sees high risk of attack from Belarus on western Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pope Francis: Russia’s war in Ukraine is a ‘senseless massacre.’
    The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in his weekly address urged “all the actors of the international community to make a real effort to put an end to this repugnant war.” He added that “all this is inhumane, indeed it is also sacrilegious because it goes against the sacredness […] The post Pope Francis: Russia’s war in Ukraine is a ‘senseless massacre.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Death toll at 56 in Russian tank attack at nursing home in Luhansk Oblast
    56 people were killed when Russian forces opened fire at a nursing home in Kreminna, a town in Luhansk Oblast, on March 11, according to Serhiy Hayday, local governor. Russians have moved 15 survivors to a facility on the occupied territory. A week later, it’s still impossible to reach the […] The post Death toll at 56 in Russian tank attack at nursing home in Luhansk Oblast appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military intelligence claim that Russia’s elites scheme to overthrow Putin
    Some representatives of Russia’s political and business elite allegedly consider removing dictator Vladimir Putin from power to restore economic ties with Western countries. Aleksandr Bortnikov, head of Russia’s FSB intelligence agency, is being considered as Putin’s successor, Ukraine’s military intelligence claims. The post Ukraine’s military intelligence claim that Russia’s elites scheme to overthrow Putin appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Over 14,700 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24
    As of 12 p.m. on March 20, Ukraine’s military have also reported taking out 1,487 armored personnel carriers, 947 vehicles, 476 tanks, 230 artillery systems, 60 fuel tanks, 74 multiple launch rocket systems, 118 helicopters, 96 aircraft, 44 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 21 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 3 boats. The post Ukraine’s military: Over 14,700 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24 appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Azov battalion: 4 Russian warships shell Mariupol
    The attack took place at around 12 p.m. on March 20, according to a statement by the Azov battalion participating in the defense of Mariupol. No casualties reported yet. The post Azov battalion: 4 Russian warships shell Mariupol appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 39,000 people flee besieged Mariupol in one week, without ceasefire announced
    More than 8,000 cars have left Mariupol heading to Zaporizhzhia amid continuous attacks by Russian forces, Mariupol city council said. The post Over 39,000 people flee besieged Mariupol in one week, without ceasefire announced appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Poll: 93% of Ukrainians believe in victory over Russia.
    According to the recent poll conducted by the Rating Group, 47% of respondents believe Ukraine can win the war in the next few weeks. Confidence in the victory over Russia prevails in all Ukrainian regions. The post Poll: 93% of Ukrainians believe in victory over Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mriya aircraft pilot criticizes Antonov for not saving legendary plane.
    Dmytro Antonov, the chief pilot of the world’s largest cargo aircraft An-225 Mriya that was operated by Ukraine’s Antonov company and was ruined by a Russian attack near Kyiv on Feb. 27, has publicly criticized the company for not transferring Mriya abroad before the war started. The man claimed that […] The post Mriya aircraft pilot criticizes Antonov for not saving legendary plane. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK Defense Intelligence: Russian forces continue encircling Ukraine’s eastern cities
    Having almost no progress in capturing these cities, Russia has increased indiscriminate shelling of residential areas, according to the report released by the UK Ministry of Defense on March 20. Russia is likely to continue using its heavy firepower “to support assaults on urban areas as it looks to limit […] The post UK Defense Intelligence: Russian forces continue encircling Ukraine’s eastern cities appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Lviv Oblast residents host 100,000 internally displaced Ukrainians in private houses
    The oblast’s private sector is able to accept 1,000 more IDPs, according to the head of Lviv Regional Military Administration Maksym Kozytskyi. Separately, the city of Lviv hosts over 200,000 of IDPs, according to earlier statements. The post Lviv Oblast residents host 100,000 internally displaced Ukrainians in private houses appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    115 children killed in Ukraine since start of Russian invasion
    140 more have been injured, according to the Prosecutor General’s Office. The post 115 children killed in Ukraine since start of Russian invasion appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine expects 7 humanitarian corridors on March 20
    Three of them are in Kyiv Oblast, others are in Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts, according to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk. The post Ukraine expects 7 humanitarian corridors on March 20 appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russians bombard art school in Mariupol, civilians trapped under rubble
    The attack on March 19 hit an art school in Mariupol’s Livoberezhny District, where nearly 400 women, children and elderly were sheltering, Mariupol city council reports. The building is destroyed. The number of casualties is yet unknown. The post Russians bombard art school in Mariupol, civilians trapped under rubble appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least 5 civilians killed in Kharkiv overnight
    Five people, including a 9-year-old boy, were killed by shelling or airstrikes in just one district of Kharkiv on the night of March 19 to 20, according to Vyacheslav Markov, an aide to the head of Kharkiv Police. The post At least 5 civilians killed in Kharkiv overnight appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s agricultural goal is to have 70% of last year’s harvest despite war
    Rostyslav Shurma, deputy head of presidential office, said that Ukraine is launching a government program to support agricultural producers through subsidies. The post Ukraine’s agricultural goal is to have 70% of last year’s harvest despite war appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    BBC: Putin isolated and closed off to alternative views.
    Intelligence officials say that Putin is isolated in a bubble of his own making, which very little outside information penetrates, particularly any which might challenge what he thinks. Analysts call him “a victim of his own propaganda.” The post BBC: Putin isolated and closed off to alternative views. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine temporarily bans activities of 11 pro-Russian parties
    President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in the early hours of March 20 that the National Security and Defense Council suspended all activities of a number of pro-Russian political parties while martial law is in place. The ban includes 11 parties, including Opposition Platform – For Life. The post Ukraine temporarily bans activities of 11 pro-Russian parties appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Three people killed following Russian attacks in Rubizhne.
    Luhansk Oblast Governor Serhiy Haidai says that 24 houses and apartment buildings were destroyed in Rubizhne and Severodonetsk over the past 24 hours. Seven people were evacuated and three people killed, including two children. The post Three people killed following Russian attacks in Rubizhne. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Air raid alerts go off in almost every region of Ukraine.
    Sirens have been activated in the Sumy, Mykolaiv, Ternopil, Poltava, Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Rivne, Volyn, Cherkasy, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Odesa oblasts. The post Air raid alerts go off in almost every region of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Australia bans exports of alumina and aluminium ores to Russia.
    Russia imports 20% of its alumina from Australia. The chemical compound has widespread use in many industries, most significantly in the production of munitions. The post Australia bans exports of alumina and aluminium ores to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops halt convoy of buses traveling to evacuate residents of Mariupol.
    According to the Berdyansk city council, the convoy was heading to Berdyansk from Zaporizhzhia to pick up fleeing Mariupol residents and was stopped by Russian occupying forces near the village of Azovske, three kilometers from Berdyansk. The convoy was not allowed to enter the city limits and the drivers were […] The post Russian troops halt convoy of buses traveling to evacuate residents of Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    71 infants evacuated abroad from orphanage in Sumy.
    Sumy Governor Dmytro Zhyvytskyi wrote on Facebook on March 19 that the infants had been sheltering in basements for two weeks before they were able to be evacuated abroad to a safe location. Many of the infants have health problems. The post 71 infants evacuated abroad from orphanage in Sumy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    AP: Mariupol police officer pleads for help from Biden, Macron in video post.
    Officer Michail Vershnin, addressed U.S. President Biden and French President Macron directly, asking the two countries to provide Ukraine with modern air defense systems. In the video post, Vershnin says that Mariupol “has been wiped off the face of the earth.” The post AP: Mariupol police officer pleads for help from Biden, Macron in video post. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US Defense Secretary: No signs of Russian assault on Odesa or other coastal cities in the “near term.”
    At a news conference with Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov on March 19, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also said that the U.S. has not seen evidence of large numbers of foreign fighters joining Russian ranks. The post US Defense Secretary: No signs of Russian assault on Odesa or other coastal cities in the “near term.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: At least 847 civilians, including 64 children, killed in Ukraine since Russia’s all-out invasion began on Feb. 24.
    According to the United Nations office on human rights, there have been 2,246 civilian casualties, 847 killed and 1,399 injured, since Feb. 24. The UN agency believes that the actual figures are considerably higher since officials have not been able to verify information where intense hostilities have been ongoing. The post UN: At least 847 civilians, including 64 children, killed in Ukraine since Russia’s all-out invasion began on Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyrylenko: Residents fleeing Mariupol are dying of hunger.
    Head of Donetsk Military-Civil Administration, Pavlo Kyrylenko, said thousands of Mariupol residents who managed to escape from Russian bombs are starving to death in the occupied Manhushi and Melekin, as Russian occupying forces refuse to provide food and water and to allow safe passage. The post Kyrylenko: Residents fleeing Mariupol are dying of hunger. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian diplomat: “We have plans against NATO.”
    In a recent interview Igor Kalabukhov, Russian ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, said that Moscow is “assessing the geo-strategic situation” and will respond to threats, including the possible membership of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the alliance. The post Russian diplomat: “We have plans against NATO.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

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    Danilov: Ukraine to receive new batch of weapons from US in coming days.
    The military expects to receive Stinger air-defense systems, Javelin anti-tank missile systems, and other weapons, according to Oleksiy Danilov, secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. The post Danilov: Ukraine to receive new batch of weapons from US in coming days. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency creates database of potential collaborators.
    The National Agency on Corruption Prevention created a list of 245 people who might be helping Russia in its war in Ukraine for the State Security Service. Among them are officials of all levels, those who spread Russian propaganda and undermine Ukraine’s defense capabilities and state sovereignty. The post Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency creates database of potential collaborators. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 6,600 people evacuated from hot spots on March 19.
    Some 4,128 people, including more than 1,100 children, were evacuated from Mariupol to Zaporizhia. Nearly 1,820 people were evacuated from Kyiv Oblast. In total, eight of the planned 10 humanitarian corridors worked out. The post Over 6,600 people evacuated from hot spots on March 19. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia claims Ukraine plans to attack Western diplomats in Lviv.
    Russia’s Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov accused Ukrainian fighters from the Azov battalion of preparing to attack the U.S. and other Western diplomats in Lviv and blaming Russia. Moscow has made a number of fake accusations against Ukraine. The post Russia claims Ukraine plans to attack Western diplomats in Lviv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Chinese senior official calls sanctions against Russia ‘outrageous.’
    According to Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng, the measures will only worsen the global economy and hurt ordinary people. He said during a security forum in Beijing that “sanctions cannot solve problems.” Yucheng also acknowledged the Kremlin’s position on stopping NATO’s eastward expansion. The post Chinese senior official calls sanctions against Russia ‘outrageous.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia throws untrained civilians from occupied Donbas into hot spots of its war in Ukraine
    Editor’s Note: The Kyiv Independent isn’t revealing last names of the people from the Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine interviewed for this story for safety reasons.  Nearly every man that Oleksii, a 24-year-old resident of Russian-occupied Khrestivka in Donetsk Oblast, knows – friends, school classmates, and former colleagues from a coal […] The post Russia throws untrained civilians from occupied Donbas into hot spots of its war in Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 5 min )
    Sumy comedians hold stand-up show in bomb shelter.
    Three comedians performed for about 100 viewers in one of the bomb shelters in Sumy, a regional capital in northern Ukraine, on March 19, according to local media outlet Cukr. The post Sumy comedians hold stand-up show in bomb shelter. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Finance minister: Ukraine’s economy down by third.
    About 30% of Ukraine’s economy “stopped functioning” since the beginning of Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, according to Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko. His estimation is based on the decreasing tax revenue, he said. The post Finance minister: Ukraine’s economy down by third. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mariupol council: Russian occupiers forcibly move Mariupol residents to Russia.
    Over the past week, thousands of residents have been moved to Russia, Mariupol city council reported. The civilians were allegedly taken to camps where Russian occupiers checked their phones and documents and forcibly moved some of them to remote cities in Russia. The post Mariupol council: Russian occupiers forcibly move Mariupol residents to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian media: Belarus diplomats leave Ukraine.
    According to Interfax Russia, Belarus ambassador in Ukraine Igor Sokol said that the last 11 employees of the Belarusian embassy in Ukraine had left the country for Moldova on March 19. The post Russian media: Belarus diplomats leave Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    In Kyiv, 228 people, including 4 children, killed since Russia’s all-out invasion.
    According to the city council, more than 900 citizens, including 16 children, were wounded. Nearly 40 houses, six schools, and four kindergartens were damaged. The post In Kyiv, 228 people, including 4 children, killed since Russia’s all-out invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    AFP: At least 50 Ukrainian soldiers killed by Russian air strike in Mykolayiv.
    “At least 50 bodies have been recovered, but we do not know how many others are in the rubble,” a Ukrainian serviceman on the ground, 22-year-old Maxim, told AFP. He said that no fewer than 200 soldiers had been sleeping in the barracks when Russian missiles struck the unit on […] The post AFP: At least 50 Ukrainian soldiers killed by Russian air strike in Mykolayiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Bulgaria to stop buying gas from Russia’s Gazprom in 2023
    Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Asen Vasilev said on March 19 that Bulgaria would not hold talks on a new gas supply deal with Gazprom after the current one expires at the end of 2022. The post Bulgaria to stop buying gas from Russia’s Gazprom in 2023 appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US officials confirm that Russia launched hypersonic missiles against Ukraine
    Earlier, Russia claimed it used Kinzhal missiles against an ammunition warehouse in western Ukraine. Ukraine hasn’t confirmed the type of the missile used. Unnamed U.S. officials confirmed to CNN that Russia launched hypersonic missiles against Ukraine, the first known use of such missiles in combat. The post US officials confirm that Russia launched hypersonic missiles against Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Village of Demydiv in Kyiv Oblast may get flooded due to fighting.
    The floods, which were caused by the destruction of a dam, may make it impossible to aid and evacuate the residents, Ukrainian state-owned television channel Dom reported on March 19. The post Village of Demydiv in Kyiv Oblast may get flooded due to fighting. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    562 Russian prisoners of war held in Ukraine.
    Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said on March 19 Ukraine is treating them according to international humanitarian law. The post 562 Russian prisoners of war held in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian activists block trucks at Poland-Belarus border, demand halting EU trade with Russia
    Ukrainian activists are currently blocking trucks from crossing the border from Poland to Belarus. The activists demanded that the European Union stop its trade with Russia. “Every product and every euro that feeds the Russian economy kills Ukrainians,” they said on a Facebook page devoted to the protest. One of […] The post Ukrainian activists block trucks at Poland-Belarus border, demand halting EU trade with Russia appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Journalist: Russia mined commercial routes in Black Sea.
    Andriy Klymenko, the chief editor of news site BlackSeaNews, said on March 19, citing his sources, that Russia had deployed the naval mines along the route from the Bosphorus to Odesa in the northwestern part of the Black Sea. Meanwhile, Russia issued a warning to ships claiming that the mines […] The post Journalist: Russia mined commercial routes in Black Sea. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Defense Ministry: Russia conducts 1,403 airstrikes since start of invasion.
    Ukraine’s Defense Ministry also said that Russia had fired 459 missiles at Ukraine. U.S. security officials have recently told BBC the number was over 1,000. The post Defense Ministry: Russia conducts 1,403 airstrikes since start of invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins gold at World Indoor Championships.
    It reportedly took her three days to get to Belgrade, where the championship is held. The post Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins gold at World Indoor Championships. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    7 people killed as Russians shell towns, villages in Kyiv Oblast on March 18.
    Seven were killed, five injured in the town of Makariv in Kyiv Oblast. The post 7 people killed as Russians shell towns, villages in Kyiv Oblast on March 18. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US oilfield service companies Halliburton, Schlumberger suspend investments to Russia.
    Halliburton said it immediately suspended future business and will halt its operations in Russia. Schlumberger only halted new investments while continuing with existing activity in Russian oilfields. The post US oilfield service companies Halliburton, Schlumberger suspend investments to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s General Staff: Putin transfers troops from Far East to Belarus.
    The troops are being moved from Vladivostok and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in order to make up for casualties in Ukraine, the General Staff said. The post Ukraine’s General Staff: Putin transfers troops from Far East to Belarus. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Special camps for captured Russian soldiers have opened in Ukraine. General Persecutor Iryna Venediktova told BBC that Ukraine already has camps where captured Russian soldiers are held as required by the Geneva Convention. They are also being provided the same level of medical care as the Ukrainian military, she said. ‘
    The post Special camps for captured Russian soldiers have opened in Ukraine. General Persecutor Iryna Venediktova told BBC that Ukraine already has camps where captured Russian soldiers are held as required by the Geneva Convention. They are also being provided the same level of medical care as the Ukrainian military, she said. ‘ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military imposes 38-hour curfew in Zaporizhzhia.
    The post Ukraine’s military imposes 38-hour curfew in Zaporizhzhia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ten humanitarian corridors will be opened on March 19.
    The post Ten humanitarian corridors will be opened on March 19. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Armed Forces report another Russian general dead.
    According to Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Russian Lieutenant General Andrei Mordvichev, who commanded the 8th Guards Combined Arms Army, was killed in action in southern Ukraine. The post Armed Forces report another Russian general dead. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia uses newest Kinzhal hypersonic missiles to bombard Ukraine.
    Russian Defense Ministry said Russia’s newest air-to-ground missile was used to destroy an arms depot in western Ivano Frankivsk Oblast. This is the first time this type of missile was used in Ukraine. The post Russia uses newest Kinzhal hypersonic missiles to bombard Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    NATO to send air defense systems to Ukraine. Following NATO’s request, Germany and the Netherlands will deliver MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3 air defenses instead of S-300 which are currently being sent to Ukraine.
    The post NATO to send air defense systems to Ukraine. Following NATO’s request, Germany and the Netherlands will deliver MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3 air defenses instead of S-300 which are currently being sent to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine: Peace talks with Russia could last ‘several weeks.’
    There are signs that Moscow’s position has become more “adequate” but negotiations on issues such as security guarantees, withdrawal of Russian troops and a ceasefire “may take longer,” according to Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to President Volodymyr Zelenksy’s chief of staff. “There are concessions that we are definitely not going to […] The post Ukraine: Peace talks with Russia could last ‘several weeks.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv air quality is at unhealthy level.
    Air quality index (AQI) reports early on March 19 that pollutant concentration in Kyiv air is currently 27.8 times above the WHO annual air quality guideline value. Over the past 24 hours, there were at least 21 fire reports in Kyiv Oblast due to grass fires. The post Kyiv air quality is at unhealthy level. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Norway prepares to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees.
    Reuters, citing Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre, reported on March 18 that Norway expects around 30,000 Ukrainian refugees, but is preparing to accommodate up to 100,000. If numbers approach the upper limit, Norway will convert sports arenas and warehouses into temporary housing. The post Norway prepares to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Netherlands, Germany to provide Patriot missile system to Slovakia.
    As part of NATO moves to strengthen air defences in Eastern Europe, Slovakia will get 3 Patriot missile systems. Earlier, Slovakia’s defense minister said his country was willing to provide Ukraine with S-300 air defenses if NATO allies found a substitute. The post Netherlands, Germany to provide Patriot missile system to Slovakia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US bans maintenance of 100 aircraft used by Russia.
    A U.S. Department of Commerce report published on March 18 said the identified commercial and private aircraft continued to fly to Russia despite sanctions, violating U.S. export controls. One of the planes belongs to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The post US bans maintenance of 100 aircraft used by Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine and Moldova synchronize with European electric grid.
    According to Samantha Power, who leads the US Agency for International Development, “this move will improve the stability of electric power to critical facilities amidst continuing war.” The post Ukraine and Moldova synchronize with European electric grid. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine prepares program to support temporarily displaced persons.
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on March 18 assistance for Ukrainians displaced by the Russian aggression. The proposed program will provide employment support those who have relocated, provision for housing and housing reconstruction after the war, and support for those who have housed temporarily displaced persons. The post Ukraine prepares program to support temporarily displaced persons. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine ‘temporarily’ loses access to Azov Sea.
    General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces said late on March 18 it lost access to the Sea of Azov “temporarily” as Russian forces were tightening their grip around the Sea’s port city of Mariupol. The post Ukraine ‘temporarily’ loses access to Azov Sea. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia forms earthen berms to strengthen military positions northwest of Kyiv.
    Satellite imagery by Maxar Technologies from March 17 show protective berms around Russian military equipment near Ozera and Antonov Air Base. The construction of berms is also seen near the villages of Zdvyzhivka and Berestyanka, further northwest of Kyiv. The post Russia forms earthen berms to strengthen military positions northwest of Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia reaches deal with Belarus to provide critical foodstuff.
    Belarusian state-owned BelTA news agency reported on March 18 that the agreement includes the provision of durum wheat and vegetable oil and is intended to offset Western sanctions. The post Russia reaches deal with Belarus to provide critical foodstuff. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian war against Ukraine may push 40 million people into “extreme poverty.”
    A March 18 analysis posted by the U.S. think tank Center for Global Development indicates that food commodity prices since Russia’s full-scale invasion are higher than the price spikes of 2007 and 2010. It notes “immediate concern” for direct importers of Ukrainian and Russian wheat, including Egypt, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, […] The post Russian war against Ukraine may push 40 million people into “extreme poverty.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Sumy receives first UN aid convoy.
    UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said in a statement on March 18 that it “hopes this is the first of many shipments.” The aid convoy includes 130 metric tonnes of essential aid for around 35,000 people and supplies to repair water systems to help an estimated 50,000 […] The post Sumy receives first UN aid convoy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Associated Press: It may take years to defuse Russian mines after invasion.
    Ukraine’s Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky said on March 18 that Ukraine will require Western assistance in dealing with the threat posed by unexploded shells and mines that remain embedded in critical infrastructure and among the rubble. The post Associated Press: It may take years to defuse Russian mines after invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces: Russia has conducted 14 missile strikes and 40 air raids in Ukraine over the past 24 hours.
    Russia has failed to achieve strategic goals with conventional forces and has switched to indiscriminate bombing and high-precision strikes. The post General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces: Russia has conducted 14 missile strikes and 40 air raids in Ukraine over the past 24 hours. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Petting zoo near Kyiv requests humanitarian corridor to rescue animals.
    The zoo, “Park XII Months”, located 25 km north from Kyiv, asked for assistance to evacuate animals or bring food for those that are difficult to transport, as some have begun to die. The post Petting zoo near Kyiv requests humanitarian corridor to rescue animals. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Dozens of victims reported in Mykolaiv as air raid sirens fail.
    Oleksandr Senkevich, mayor of Mykolaiv, said the city was fired at from close range on March 18, so the city did not have time to sound air raid sirens. The post Dozens of victims reported in Mykolaiv as air raid sirens fail. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

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    BBC: Russia fires 1,080 missiles at Ukraine since start of invasion.
    According to a senior U.S. defense official, Russian troops have not made “significant advances,” with most forces stalled. The post BBC: Russia fires 1,080 missiles at Ukraine since start of invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    DW: EU considers providing Ukraine with €500 million military aid package.
    The EU will discuss the aid on March 21, according to two high-ranking EU officials who spoke to Deutsche Welle. The post DW: EU considers providing Ukraine with €500 million military aid package. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Defenders of Mariupol refuse Russia’s proposal to surrender.
    The Russian Defense Ministry said the Russian military will spare all Ukrainian soldiers that lay down their arms. Azov Battalion Captain Svyatoslav Palamar refused, responding, “Mariupol will remain a Ukrainian city.” The post Defenders of Mariupol refuse Russia’s proposal to surrender. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Macron calls Putin to end Mariupol blockade.
    In a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed “grave concern” over the situation in Mariupol, where over 300,000 people are cut off from the world, and called for a lifting of Russia’s blockade, according to French president’s office. The post Macron calls Putin to end Mariupol blockade. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian invaders kidnap, torture secretary of Nova Kakhovka City Council, his wife says.
    Russian forces have kidnapped and tortured local official Dmytro Vasiliev in the city of Nova Kakhovka in Kherson Oblast to make him publicly welcome the Russian occupation, according to his wife. The post Russian invaders kidnap, torture secretary of Nova Kakhovka City Council, his wife says. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Norway joins EU sanctions against Russia.
    The sanctions are the strongest in the country’s history, according to a press release from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They include restrictions on Russian and Belarusian officials, and a ban on the exports of technology, goods, and services. The post Norway joins EU sanctions against Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pentagon: Russian troops not very motivated.
    U.S Army Commander General Frank McKenzie said at a briefing at the Pentagon that Russian troops did “not seem particularly motivated or particularly involved in the campaign they are conducting.” The decorated army general also announced his retirement from the armed forces. The post Pentagon: Russian troops not very motivated. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian Armed Forces: Russia plans to transfer troops from Armenia.
    According to the press service of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia will deploy troops from the 102nd Russian military base in Armenia to support its offensive against Ukraine. The Ukrainian army noted that Russian troops were demoralized and inefficient in combat. The post Ukrainian Armed Forces: Russia plans to transfer troops from Armenia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UNHCR launches funding program for Ukrainian IDPs.
    The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will give money to internally displaced Ukrainians towards their housing, food, and hygiene needs. The program will start in Ukraine’s western city of Lviv, and will gradually be extended to other cities and regions. The post UNHCR launches funding program for Ukrainian IDPs. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s war displaces 6.5 million Ukrainians.
    The United Nations Migration Agency now estimates that 6.5 million Ukrainians have become internally displaced by the war. An additional 3.2 million have fled abroad, over 2 million of them to Poland. The post Russia’s war displaces 6.5 million Ukrainians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    2 civilians killed by shelling in Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast.
    An apartment complex, administrative buildings, and shop came under fire from Russian shelling in Avdiivka, killing two civilians and wounding three, according to the head of the Donetsk regional military administration Pavlo Kyrylenko. The post 2 civilians killed by shelling in Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Rescuer killed by shelling in Zaporizhzhia.
    Russian forces fired upon the village of Natalivka, injuring five people and killing a member of Ukraine’s emergency services. The post Rescuer killed by shelling in Zaporizhzhia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Court issues arrest warrant for Medvedchuk.
    The leader of Ukraine’s pro-Russian Opposition Platform party and lifelong associate of Vladimir Putin, Viktor Medvedchuk, had previously been detained on house arrest for charges of treason but escaped under suspicious circumstances on Feb. 28. He is believed to be in Ukraine but his whereabouts are unknown. The post Court issues arrest warrant for Medvedchuk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian delegation claims Ukraine, Russia close to compromise on NATO membership, Kyiv says no.
    Vladimir Medinsky, the head of the Russian peace talks delegation, said that Ukraine and Russia’s position over Kyiv’s neutral status and the non-accession to NATO was “as close as possible.” Member of Ukraine’s delegation Mykhailo Podolyak later said that this was what Russia wants, not what the two side agreed […] The post Russian delegation claims Ukraine, Russia close to compromise on NATO membership, Kyiv says no. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Is Putin going to launch a nuclear war?
    Days after launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin ordered to place his country’s nuclear deterrent forces on alert, effectively threatening the world with a nuclear war. With the ongoing military invasion proving to be extremely costly for Russia, the key question now is whether Putin is […] The post Is Putin going to launch a nuclear war? appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Xi tells Biden war in Ukraine in no-one’s interest.
    Reuters cites Chinese state-owned media outlets saying that Xi Jinping supported peace in Ukraine. According to the report, Xi told his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden that the two countries must make an effort for world peace. The post Xi tells Biden war in Ukraine in no-one’s interest. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Journalist Viktoria Roshchina goes missing in Russian occupied territories.
    According to Hromadske media outlet, journalist Viktoria Roshchina can’t be reached since she traveled to Russian-occupied Berdyansk on March 15.  According to Hromadske, she was allegedly kidnapped by the FSB, Russia’s security service. The post Journalist Viktoria Roshchina goes missing in Russian occupied territories. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Denisova: More than 1,300 civilians still stuck under Mariupol’s theater.
    The post Denisova: More than 1,300 civilians still stuck under Mariupol’s theater. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Gruzevych: Ukrainian military strenghten defenses around Kyiv.
    According to  Oleksandr Gruzevich, deputy chief of staff of Ukraine’s Ground Forces, the military is working on the third defense line around Kyiv. “The city is preparing like a fortress,” he added. The post Gruzevych: Ukrainian military strenghten defenses around Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: Russia is heading back to the ’90s. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his daily address that Russia’s government is destroying “everything that Russian society has achieved over the past 25 years.” Zelensky said Russia was back in the 1990s, right after the collapse of the Soviet Union when the country was collapsing economically, “only without freedom.”
    The post Zelensky: Russia is heading back to the ’90s. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his daily address that Russia’s government is destroying “everything that Russian society has achieved over the past 25 years.” Zelensky said Russia was back in the 1990s, right after the collapse of the Soviet Union when the country was collapsing economically, “only without freedom.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pro-war rally held in Moscow, tens of thousands attend.
    At least 81,000 people attend a pro-war rally in Moscow’s Luzhinski stadium. Russian authorities claim over 200,000 people attend the event celebrating Russian illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. Images of Russian troops invading Ukraine were shown on the screen accompanied by cheers of the gathered crowd. The post Pro-war rally held in Moscow, tens of thousands attend. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pentagon: Putin likely to make nuclear threats if war drags on.
    According to the Defense Intelligence Agency, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is expected to brandish to use the threat of nuclear weapons if Ukraine’s resistance against Russian invasion continues. The post Pentagon: Putin likely to make nuclear threats if war drags on. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine to receive another 300 million euro tranche from EU on March 18.
    The second tranche is part of the 1.2 billion euro program approved by the European Union to provide political, financial and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. Kyiv received the first 300 million euro tranche under the program on March 11. The post Ukraine to receive another 300 million euro tranche from EU on March 18. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv Regional Administration: Slavutych, Makariv completely isolated, need food and medicine.
    The city, located 160 kilometers from Kyiv, was purpose-built for the evacuated personnel of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, located 50 kilometers from there. Makariv, in the Bucha district northwest of Kyiv, is also without  water, gas, electricity or communication, according to the head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration Oleksandr […] The post Kyiv Regional Administration: Slavutych, Makariv completely isolated, need food and medicine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Six-year-old boy gives his drone to Ukraine’s military.
    The boy from Sumy Oblast decided to give Ukraine’s military his own birthday gift after hearing about their needs for unmanned aerial vehicles, the Ukrainian parliament’s Educational Center reported. The post Six-year-old boy gives his drone to Ukraine’s military. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    222 people, including 60 civilians, killed in Kyiv since Feb. 24.
    Four children were killed by Russia’s attacks in the capital, according to Kyiv’s administration. Some 889 people were injured, including 241 civilians and 18 children among them. Some 36 houses, five private estates, six schools and four kindergartens were destroyed in Kyiv. The facades of 55 houses were also damaged. The post 222 people, including 60 civilians, killed in Kyiv since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    NBU: $880,000 left in crowdfunded money for Ukraine’s military.
    The National Bank of Ukraine called for help from donors to replenish the account and financially support Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The NBU has already transferred $400 million for the military’s needs. Contribute here. The post NBU: $880,000 left in crowdfunded money for Ukraine’s military. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    General Staff: Russia almost exhausted its entire stockpile of missiles.
    Russia’s military-industrial sector is working around the clock to replenish its stock, according to Ukraine’s General Staff. The post General Staff: Russia almost exhausted its entire stockpile of missiles. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Metsola calls for European energy independence to stop funding Russia’s war in Ukraine.
    Europe needs to reduce its energy dependence on Russian gas to zero, President of the EU Parliament Roberta Metsola told Lithuanian media LRT. Otherwise, “we will continue to finance the war directly and indirectly,” she said. “Brave Ukrainians are destroying Russian tanks every day, and we are paying for Russia […] The post Metsola calls for European energy independence to stop funding Russia’s war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia threatens to attack potential supply chains of S-300 air defense systems to Ukraine.
    Following Slovakia’s statement that it is ready to send the systems to Ukraine if they are immediately replaced, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow “will not allow” the transfer. The post Russia threatens to attack potential supply chains of S-300 air defense systems to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces kill 109 children, injure more than 130 since Feb. 24.
    According to the Prosecutor General’s Office, 55 children were killed in Kyiv Oblast, 34 in the oblast of Kharkiv, 26 in Donetsk, 29 in Chernihiv, 20 in Mykolaiv, 15 in Zhytomyr, 14 in Sumy and 14 in Kherson. The post Russian forces kill 109 children, injure more than 130 since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Gazprom uses Ukraine’s gas pipelines at maximum capacity.
    Russia’s gas monopoly is currently sending over 105 million cubic meters of gas per day through Ukraine, according to Ukraine’s Gas Transmission Operator System. In January, Gazprom had cut its daily volume of gas transit via Ukraine to Europe to about 50 million cubic meters, the lowest level since January […] The post Gazprom uses Ukraine’s gas pipelines at maximum capacity. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Two people killed, 6 wounded by Russian airstrike in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast.
    The March 18 missile strike hit a residential building and an administrative building, according to Pavlo Kyrylenko, head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration. The post Two people killed, 6 wounded by Russian airstrike in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher fundraise over $34 million for Ukraine.
    Ukrainian-born U.S. actress Mila Kunis and her husband, U.S. actor Ashton Kutcher said the money was donated to Flexport, a logistics organization bringing supply to refugee camps in bordering countries, and to Airbnb.org to help Ukrainians find new temporary homes. The post Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher fundraise over $34 million for Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine and Russia agree on 9 humanitarian corridors for March 18.
    The corridors may start from Mariupol, Sumy, Trostyanets, Lebedyn, Konotop, the settlements of Krasnopillya, and Velyka Pysarivka. Ukraine also plans to deliver humanitarian aid to Balakleya and Izyum in Kharkiv Oblast. The post Ukraine and Russia agree on 9 humanitarian corridors for March 18. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    S&P downgrades Russia’s rating closer to debt default.
    The rating agency lowered Russia’s rating from CCC- to CC as Russia struggles to pay its debts on its Eurobonds. Sanctions have reduced the country’s available foreign exchange reserves and restricted its access to the global financial system. The post S&P downgrades Russia’s rating closer to debt default. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Over 14,200 Russian troops have been killed since Feb. 24.
    As of 9 a.m. on March 18, Ukraine’s military have also destroyed 1,448 armored personnel carriers, 879 vehicles, 450 tanks, 205 artillery systems, 60 fuel tanks, 72 multiple launch rocket systems, 112 helicopters, 93 planes, 43 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 12 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 3 boats. The post Ukraine’s military: Over 14,200 Russian troops have been killed since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    One killed, 4 injured as fire breaks out after shelling of a residential building in Kyiv.
    The fire has been extinguished, according to the State Emergency Service. The five-story residential building in Podil district was hit on the morning of March 18. The post One killed, 4 injured as fire breaks out after shelling of a residential building in Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Multiple explosions reported in Lviv early on March 17.
    The post Multiple explosions reported in Lviv early on March 17. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    World Bank scales up support to Ukraine.
    The World Bank announced on March 17, it will allocate almost $100 million in emergency support to higher education in Ukraine. The money will go to academic scholarships for 172,000 students in the 2021-2022 academic year. The post World Bank scales up support to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Australia adds more sanctions against Russian banks, oligarchs.
    Australia said on March 18 it expanded sanctions against Russia to include 11 more Russian banks and government entities, as well as oligarchs Oleg Deripaska and Viktor Vekselberg, both of whom have business ties to Australia. The post Australia adds more sanctions against Russian banks, oligarchs. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK: Continuous Ukrainian counterattacks stall Russian advances.
    According to the latest British Defense intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine from March 17, Russia is struggling with logistics and cannot provide food and fuel to advancing forces due to the efforts of the Ukrainian military. Russia is neither able to establish air superiority over Ukraine. The post UK: Continuous Ukrainian counterattacks stall Russian advances. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WHO: Russia has attacked medical institutions 43 times since Russia’s all-out war began.
    Director-General Tedros Adan Gebreesus spoke at a UN Security Council meeting on Russia’s war in Ukraine on March 17, highlighting that strikes on medical facilities violate international humanitarian laws. The post WHO: Russia has attacked medical institutions 43 times since Russia’s all-out war began. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine again requests Red Cross urge Russia to collect dead bodies of its fallen soldiers.
    Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk repeated the request at a briefing on March 17. Russia has not attempted to contact the Ukrainian government to extradite the bodies of its troops, she said. The post Ukraine again requests Red Cross urge Russia to collect dead bodies of its fallen soldiers. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s Air Force: Fourteen Russian aerial units destroyed on March 17.
    According to Ukraine’s Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Ukraine’s air defense destroyed seven aircraft, one helicopter, three UAVs, and three cruise missiles. The post Ukraine’s Air Force: Fourteen Russian aerial units destroyed on March 17. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    South Korea closes temporary embassy in Lviv.
    The country’s decision to close its temporary embassy in Lviv came after “escalating military threats” near the western Ukrainian city, CNN reports, citing a statement by South Korea’s Foreign Ministry. The post South Korea closes temporary embassy in Lviv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: Government 5-7-9% loan program will have 0% interest rate for the duration martial law.
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said during an address on March 17 that businesses can now take loans up to Hr 60 million as a way to allow a wider range of businesses to take advantage of the lending program. The post Zelensky: Government 5-7-9% loan program will have 0% interest rate for the duration martial law. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Blinken: US will punish China if it provides military aid to Russia.
    “President Biden will be speaking to President Xi tomorrow and will make clear that China will bear responsibility for any actions it takes to support Russia’s aggression, and we will not hesitate to impose costs,” said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The post Blinken: US will punish China if it provides military aid to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and FSB receive order to check all Ukrainian citizens living in Moscow.
    According to two Ukrainian citizens living in Moscow with whom the Russian news outlet OVDinfo spoke, the security services searched their apartments and demanded they unlock their phones. They reportedly have offered some Ukrainians accelerated Russian citizenship, while others have been charged with petty hooliganism. The post Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and FSB receive order to check all Ukrainian citizens living in Moscow. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Rental prices soar in western Ukraine amid influx of refugees
    Millions of Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes as Russian forces continue to bombard residential areas across the country. While more than 3 million have gone abroad, many have relocated to western Ukraine, which is currently safer than the rest of the country. English teacher Oleksiy Shpak and […] The post Rental prices soar in western Ukraine amid influx of refugees appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Russian soldiers shoot dead mother of two as she drives family to safety
    In the early morning of March 1, Svitlana Zhulina was driving her family away from war-torn Kyiv Oblast. Her husband, Andriy Vilson, was sitting next to her, their two sons of eight and 10 in the back seat. They were driving along Zhytomyr Highway, a westbound road very familiar to […] The post Russian soldiers shoot dead mother of two as she drives family to safety appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Italian Prime Minister: Putin does not want peace.
    Italian Prime Minister: Putin does not want peace. Mario Draghi sees only the Kremlin leader’s “willingness for war.” Italy’s government is ready to impose additional sanctions to end the conflict, although they already negatively affect the country itself. The post Italian Prime Minister: Putin does not want peace. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Luhansk Oblast is currently the most dangerous war zone in Ukraine.
    Luhansk Oblast is currently the most dangerous war zone in Ukraine. The worst situation was in the city of  Rubizhne,  where the Russian military advanced. According to Serhiy Gaidai, head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration, fightings are taking place along the entire front line, destroying one city after another. The post Luhansk Oblast is currently the most dangerous war zone in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

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    Biden: Putin is a ‘murderous dictator.’
    Speaking at an event dedicated to Saint Patrick’s Day, U.S. President Joe Biden called Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin a “pure thug.” Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, shelling residential areas and killing thousands of people. The post Biden: Putin is a ‘murderous dictator.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    470 cars with refugees evacuated from ruined Mariupol to the city of Zaporizhia.
    470 cars with refugees evacuated from ruined Mariupol to the city of Zaporizhzhia. In total, nearly 1,900 people, including 479 children, escaped the city surrounded by Russian forces. According to the secretary of the Zaporizhia City Council Anatoliy Kurtev, in just two days, the city hosted more than 11,500 refugees […] The post 470 cars with refugees evacuated from ruined Mariupol to the city of Zaporizhia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Italy is ready to rebuild Mariupol theater destroyed by the Russian military.
    The theater was used as a shelter for hundreds of civilians when the occupiers dropped a powerful bomb on March 16. “Theaters of all countries belong to the whole humanity,” said Dario Franceshchini, Italian minister for cultural heritage. The post Italy is ready to rebuild Mariupol theater destroyed by the Russian military. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Initiative collects children’s drawings for charity NFT effort.
    Called “Mom, I see war,” the initiative has already collected 4,000 drawings depicting Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. They will be put together into a collage and sold as an NFT. The funds will be transferred to a humanitarian aid fund for children. The post Initiative collects children’s drawings for charity NFT effort. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    PayPal payment system enters Ukraine.
    The post PayPal payment system enters Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Blinken agrees with Biden, says Putin is a war criminal.
    The post Blinken agrees with Biden, says Putin is a war criminal. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian military shells SOS Children’s Villages shelter for mothers with children in the city of Severodonetsk. No fatalities were reported.
    Russian military shells SOS Children’s Villages shelter for mothers with children in the city of Severodonetsk. No fatalities were reported. The shelter, which is part of the world’s largest non-governmental organization focused on helping families at risk, was opened late last year. According to the head of Luhansk military administration Sergiy […] The post Russian military shells SOS Children’s Villages shelter for mothers with children in the city of Severodonetsk. No fatalities were reported. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 320,000 Ukrainians return to Ukraine since the beginning of war. According to the State Border Guard Service, mostly men came back to the country. Many of them decided to defend the state from Russia’s all-out invasion.
    The post Over 320,000 Ukrainians return to Ukraine since the beginning of war. According to the State Border Guard Service, mostly men came back to the country. Many of them decided to defend the state from Russia’s all-out invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Czech Republic is no longer able to accept refugees from Ukraine.
    The post Czech Republic is no longer able to accept refugees from Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    City council: Russian forces drop 50-100 bombs on Mariupol every day.
    The city council said that the southeastern city is in critical condition. Encircled since March 2, Mariupol has been cut off from electricity, water, gas, mobile network, food and medicine supplies. The post City council: Russian forces drop 50-100 bombs on Mariupol every day. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Podolyak: Ukraine’s main demand is ceasefire, troops withdrawal.
    The post Podolyak: Ukraine’s main demand is ceasefire, troops withdrawal. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    State Emergency Service: 2 killed in Russian shelling of Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district.
    The attack took place at around 4:30 p.m. on March 17 and resulted in multiple fires. The firefighters are working on putting out the fire at the local warehouse but there is a risk of a shell explosion, the State Emergency Service reported. The post State Emergency Service: 2 killed in Russian shelling of Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Two-year-old killed, 4 people injured in Russian artillery attack in Novi Petrivtsi village, Kyiv Oblast.
    The March 17 strike destroyed a multistoried building and damaged multiple houses, Kyiv Oblast Police reported. The post Two-year-old killed, 4 people injured in Russian artillery attack in Novi Petrivtsi village, Kyiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Agriculture minister: Ukraine’s basic food supply enough for years.
    According to Roman Leshchenko, the minister of agriculture, Ukraine’s current wheat stock will be enough for two years. The stock of sunflower oil will be enough for five years, along with corn enough for 1.5 years. The post Agriculture minister: Ukraine’s basic food supply enough for years. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    European Space Agency suspends cooperation with Russia on Mars rover mission.
    ESA announced the suspension of its ExoMars mission that aimed to send a rover to Mars in cooperation with Russian space agency Roscosmos. “While recognizing the impact on scientific exploration of space, ESA is fully aligned with the sanctions imposed on Russia by its Member States.” The post European Space Agency suspends cooperation with Russia on Mars rover mission. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mariupol official: Ukraine’s major steelmaker, oligarch Akhmetov’s Azovstal completely destroyed.
    Mariupol Deputy Mayor Serhiy Orlov said in an interview with Forbes Ukraine that the enterprise owned by Ukraine’s richest man Rinat Akhmetov was repeatedly attacked by Russian forces. According to Natalya Yemchenko, a spokesperson for Akhmetov’s SCM Holding, it is yet impossible to assess the damage. The post Mariupol official: Ukraine’s major steelmaker, oligarch Akhmetov’s Azovstal completely destroyed. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    21 killed, 25 injured in Russian attack of Merefa, Kharkiv Oblast.
    Ten people are in critical condition, Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office reported. Merefa, home to 21,500 residents, was shelled at 3:30 a.m. on March 17. A local school and community center were destroyed. The post 21 killed, 25 injured in Russian attack of Merefa, Kharkiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Biden to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine with Xi Jinping on March 18.
    According to a statement by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese dictator Xi Jinping will have a phone call to discuss “the competition between the two countries as well as Russia’s war against Ukraine and with other issues of mutual concern.” The post Biden to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine with Xi Jinping on March 18. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US citizen allegedly killed by Russian forces’ artillery fire in Chernihiv downtown on March 17.
    Chernihiv Oblast Police reported that the Russian forces again targeted civilians in Chernihiv, a regional capital in northern Ukraine. The total number of casualties is unknown. The post US citizen allegedly killed by Russian forces’ artillery fire in Chernihiv downtown on March 17. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Scholz: NATO will not intervene militarily in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
    During a press conference on March 17, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that his country will, however, continue to support Ukraine. The statement followed President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to Bundestag, where he said that Germany shares blame for the delays in Ukraine’s NATO and EU integration, which made Russia’s aggression […] The post Scholz: NATO will not intervene militarily in Russia’s war against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military intelligence: Syria to provide Russia with 40,000 mercenaries.
    Some 150 Syrians were transferred to Russia to take part in its war against Ukraine on March 15; up to 300 are ordered to be sent to Ukraine every day. More weapons and military equipment are planned to be transferred from Syria to Russia and Belarus soon, Ukraine’s military intelligence […] The post Ukraine’s military intelligence: Syria to provide Russia with 40,000 mercenaries. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Prosecutor General’s Office: Russia’s war kills 108 Ukrainian children.
    According to the agency, over 120 children have been injured since Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. The post Prosecutor General’s Office: Russia’s war kills 108 Ukrainian children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian diplomat threatens Bosnia over possible NATO accession.
    Igor Kalabukhov, Russia’s ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, told a Bosnian TV channel that Russia would “react” if Bosnia decides to join NATO. He cited the example of Ukraine in an apparent reference to using military force. The post Russian diplomat threatens Bosnia over possible NATO accession. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Lithuanian parliament unanimously urges UN to declare no-fly zone in Ukraine.
    The U.S. and other NATO leaders have so far refused to introduce a no-fly zone, fearing direct confrontation with Russia. The post Lithuanian parliament unanimously urges UN to declare no-fly zone in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    130 survivors saved so far from ruins of Mariupol Drama Theater.
    Russians hit the theater, which was known to house hundreds of women and children, with a massive air bomb on March 16. Two sources, lawmaker Olga Stefanyshyna and businessman Serhiy Taruta, said that the theater’s bomb shelter survived the attack. The rescue efforts continue. The post 130 survivors saved so far from ruins of Mariupol Drama Theater. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Xerox suspends its supplies to Russia due to invasion of Ukraine.
    Meanwhile, Raiffeisen Bank said on March 17 that it was considering leaving Russia. The post Xerox suspends its supplies to Russia due to invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky to Bundestag: Germany shares blame for delays in Ukraine’s NATO, EU integration.
    The delays made Russia’s aggression against Ukraine possible, while German companies keep economic ties with Russia after it killed thousands of Ukrainians, he said in a virtual address to the German parliament on March 17. The post Zelensky to Bundestag: Germany shares blame for delays in Ukraine’s NATO, EU integration. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian scrap metal association preparing to process seized Russian military vehicles.
    The group said on March 17 that it was researching other countries’ experience in turning military equipment into metal scrap. Only the vehicles that are damaged beyond restoration will be turned into scrap. The post Ukrainian scrap metal association preparing to process seized Russian military vehicles. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Official says 80-90% of Mariupol destroyed or damaged by Russian shelling, airstrikes.
    Serhiy Orlov, a deputy mayor of Mariupol, said in a March 16 interview with Forbes Ukraine that more than 2,300 people had been killed in Mariupol by Russian troops. The post Official says 80-90% of Mariupol destroyed or damaged by Russian shelling, airstrikes. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops kill 53 civilians in Chernihiv in one day
    Chernihiv Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Chaus said that 53 bodies were delivered to the city morgues on March 16. The victims were killed by artillery fire and air strikes. The post Russian troops kill 53 civilians in Chernihiv in one day appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ambassador says China will never attack Ukraine
    Fan Xianrong, China’s ambassador to Ukraine, reportedly said on March 16 at a meeting with Lviv Oblast Governor Maksym Kozytsky that China would never attack Ukraine and would provide economic aid to the country. Western media reported earlier that Russia had asked China for military aid, and China had allegedly […] The post Ambassador says China will never attack Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Air Serbia cancels flights to Russia
    The Center for Transport Strategies said on March 16 that flights to Russia cannot be booked on the airline’s site. Most Western countries had previously shut their airspace for Russia. It was the last European airline that operated in Russia. The post Air Serbia cancels flights to Russia appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Journalist: Missile that killed 20 in Donetsk launched from Russian-held territory.
    The missile that hit Russian-controlled Donetsk on March 14 came from the southeast and was not shot down by air defense, which indicates it was coming from the Russian-held territory, according to an investigation by Ruslan Leviev, the founder of investigative outlet Conflict Intelligence Team. Russia had previously claimed the […] The post Journalist: Missile that killed 20 in Donetsk launched from Russian-held territory. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    New York Times: As Russian troop deaths climb, morale becomes an issue, officials say
    Pentagon officials say a 10 percent casualty rate, including dead and wounded, for a single unit renders it unable to carry out combat-related tasks. Russian casualties are near that level. The post New York Times: As Russian troop deaths climb, morale becomes an issue, officials say appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ministry of Internal Affairs warns about Russian saboteurs.
    According to Ukraine’s Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky, Russian saboteur groups are almost everywhere in Ukraine, including its western regions. The post Ministry of Internal Affairs warns about Russian saboteurs. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia attacks a city of Merefa in Kharkiv Oblast.
    Merefa, home to 21,500 residents, was hit by an airstrike at 3:30 a.m. on March 17. As a result of the attack, a local school was damaged and local community center destroyed. City officials report there are casualties among Ukrainian military. The post Russia attacks a city of Merefa in Kharkiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Japan eases entry restrictions for refugees fleeing Russian aggression.
    The Japanese government says it will issue short-term visas on a case-by-case basis to Ukrainians seeking refuge in Japan, even if they do not have relatives or acquaintances to act as guarantors in Japan. The post Japan eases entry restrictions for refugees fleeing Russian aggression. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Parts of Russian missile hit residential building in Kyiv.
    According to Kyiv’s emergency services, the building in Kyiv’s southeastern Darnytskiy district was damaged early on March 17 after shrapnel hit the 16th floor and set it on fire. One person was killed and three injured as of 6:50 a.m. local time. The post Parts of Russian missile hit residential building in Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Three Panama-flagged ships hit by Russian missiles since start of full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
    Panama’s Maritime Authority said on March 16 that of the three Panamanian ships, one sunk and two remain afloat, but with damages. There have been no casualties. The post Three Panama-flagged ships hit by Russian missiles since start of full-scale invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    American intelligence: Russia’s military has lost over 7,000 soldiers.
    Unnamed American officials who spoke to the New York Times warned, however, that their numbers of Russian casualties are inexact. Pentagon officials also said that a high number of soldiers killed can destroy the will to continue fighting. The post American intelligence: Russia’s military has lost over 7,000 soldiers. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Human Rights Watch: At least 500 civilians were taking shelter in bombed Mariupol theater.
    Belkis Wille, senior researcher at Human Rights Watch, said on March 16 that “this raises serious concerns about what the intended target was in a city where civilians have already been under siege for days.” The number of casualties is yet unknown. The post Human Rights Watch: At least 500 civilians were taking shelter in bombed Mariupol theater. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky signs law on cloud services.
    The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on March 16 that state authorities will now be able to store data using cloud services. The law is intended to help eliminate corruption and accelerate innovation within the government. The post Zelensky signs law on cloud services. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian saboteurs may be entering Ukraine under the guise of journalists.
    The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine said on Telegram on March 16 that the saboteurs have tried to enter Ukraine with press passes for the media outlets Ruptly, a subsidiary of Russia Today, and Redfish and Maffick LLC. The post Russian saboteurs may be entering Ukraine under the guise of journalists. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Japan conducts F-35 exercises with US Air Force for first time.
    Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force said it conducted its first joint exercise with the U.S. Air Force involving their respective F-35A advanced stealth fighter jets as security concerns increase over Russia and China. The post Japan conducts F-35 exercises with US Air Force for first time. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reports of Russian forces in Sumy Oblast evicting civilians from homes, stealing food.
    Sumy governor Dmytro Zhyvytsky detailed the looting via Telegram on March 16. The area has sustained heavy fighting since the start of Russia’s all-out invasion on Feb. 24. The post Reports of Russian forces in Sumy Oblast evicting civilians from homes, stealing food. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Netflix re-airs “Servant of the people” TV show starring Zelensky.
    The 2015 satirical comedy series stars Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky playing a teacher who unexpectedly becomes President after a video of him complaining about corruption goes viral. “You asked, and it’s back!” Netflix tweeted on March 16. The post Netflix re-airs “Servant of the people” TV show starring Zelensky. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Moldova calls on Russian military to withdraw from Transnistria.
    Moldovan President Maia Sandu called for the removal of munitions and “complete and unconditional withdrawal of Russian forces” from the unrecognized breakaway Transnistria region during a UN General Assembly meeting on March 16. The post Moldova calls on Russian military to withdraw from Transnistria. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian occupying forces create “Committee to Save the Kherson Region.”
    First Deputy Chairman of the Kherson Regional Council Yuriy Sobolevsky wrote on Facebook on March 16 that local pro-Russian collaborators are trying to promote the committee as a legitimate authority in Kherson. The post Russian occupying forces create “Committee to Save the Kherson Region.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Medvedchuk’s yacht seized in Croatia.
    Co-leader of the pro-Kremlin Opposition Platform – For Life party Viktor Medvedchuk’s yacht, Royal Romance, was seized at the Port of Rijeka on March 16 due to sanctions imposed by the EU following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, a yacht owned by Russian oligarch Vladimir Strzhalkovsky is stuck in […] The post Medvedchuk’s yacht seized in Croatia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Canada closes its air space to Belarus.
    Canada’s Ministry of Transport wrote on Twitter on March 16 that “all aircraft directly or indirectly owned, registered, chartered, leased, operated or controlled by a citizen of Belarus are prohibited from entering, exiting or overflying Canadian airspace.” The post Canada closes its air space to Belarus. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Twitter to temporarily label accounts of Ukrainian, Belarusian state media.
    Twitter’s VP of Global Public Policy Sinéad McSweeney announced the decision to expand government account labels on Twitter on March 16. Twitter earlier labeled all state-affiliated Russian media. The post Twitter to temporarily label accounts of Ukrainian, Belarusian state media. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN Security Council calls emergency meeting over Ukraine.
    The U.S., U.K., France, Albania, Norway, and Ireland requested an emergency security council meeting for March 17 to address the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion. The post UN Security Council calls emergency meeting over Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Canada bans Russia Today from Canadian airwaves.
    Canada’s telecoms regulator announced on March 16 it was removing RT and RT France from its list of non-Canadian programming services. Earlier, the EU and the U.K. halted the distribution of RT. The post Canada bans Russia Today from Canadian airwaves. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US grants temporary “humanitarian parole” to Ukrainians crossing border from Mexico.
    As reported by Reuters on March 16, American border officials are permitting Ukrainians fleeing the war to remain in the U.S. until 2023, albeit on a case-by-case basis. The post US grants temporary “humanitarian parole” to Ukrainians crossing border from Mexico. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Satellite imagery reveals word “children” painted outside Mariupol theater before bombing.
    According to satellite imagery taken on March 14 by the private U.S. company Maxar Technologies, “children” had been written in Russian outside the theater where hundreds of civilians had taken shelter. The theater was bombed by Russian forces on March 16. The post Satellite imagery reveals word “children” painted outside Mariupol theater before bombing. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Switchblade drones included in $800 million US weapons package.
    Michael McCaul, Republican U.S. House member, and head of Foreign Affairs Committee, said the aid package will come with 100 switchblade drones. These drones use a loitering munition to strike targets by crashing into them. Each unit costs $6,000. The post Switchblade drones included in $800 million US weapons package. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Melitopol Mayor was exchanged for 9 Russian conscripts.
    The soldiers were 18-19 years old, according to Dasha Zarivna, a spokesperson for the presidential chief of staff. Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov was abducted and held captive by the Russian forces for five days. The post Melitopol Mayor was exchanged for 9 Russian conscripts. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine v Russian Federation: ICJ orders Russia to cease military aggression in Ukraine
    On March 16, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its order on Ukraine’s request for indication of provisional measures against Russia.  By 13 votes to two, it ordered Russia to immediately suspend the military operations that it commenced on Feb. 24 in the territory of Ukraine and ensure that […] The post Ukraine v Russian Federation: ICJ orders Russia to cease military aggression in Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Russian invaders shell Sarny, Rivne Oblast.
    Rivne Oblast Governor Vitaliy Koval said that Russians targeted a military infrastructure object in Sarny, a city located about 60 kilometers from the Belarusian border. No casualties have been reported as a result of the attack so far. The post Russian invaders shell Sarny, Rivne Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces capture Ukrainian paramedic.
    Volunteer paramedic, Yulia Payevska, known as Tyra, has been captured by Russian forces along with her driver in Mariupol on March 16, according to another volunteer Nataly Voronkova. Payevska “has been saving the lives of civilians for eight years,” Voronkova wrote. The post Russian forces capture Ukrainian paramedic. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

  • Open

    Ukraine, IAEA to sign agreement on nuclear safety.
    Head of Ukraine’s state nuclear energy company Energoatom Petro Kotin said that an agreement on security guarantees for nuclear facilities and material is being created between Ukraine and the International Atomic Energy Agency. The post Ukraine, IAEA to sign agreement on nuclear safety. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Poland proposes NATO peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
    Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak presented the proposal during a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels on March 16. U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price later dismissed the proposal, stating that American presence in Ukraine would prolong the war. The post Poland proposes NATO peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s old air defense proves unexpectedly effective in combat
    No one really expected it — but after three weeks of Russia’s all-out war, Ukraine’s air defense is still exceeding expectations. This branch of service not only managed to largely survive Russia’s massive missile attacks in the invasion’s early hours. It took up the fight and prevented the Russians from […] The post Ukraine’s old air defense proves unexpectedly effective in combat appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 8 min )
    Nearly 6,500 people flee Mariupol on March 16.
    According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, 6,426 people arrived in Zaporizhzhia from Mariupol, including 2,039 children. However, the Russian forces again haven’t allowed a humanitarian aid convoy to enter besieged Mariupol. The post Nearly 6,500 people flee Mariupol on March 16. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Biden calls Putin “war criminal.”
    In an answer to a journalist’s question, U.S. President Joe Biden said that he believed that Russian President Vladimir Putin was a war criminal. The U.S. administration had previously stopped short of labeling the atrocities committed in Ukraine as “war crimes.” The post Biden calls Putin “war criminal.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian air defenses destroy 10 Russian aircraft on March 16.
    Today, Ukraine’s Air Defenses destroyed 10 Russian aircraft, including three Su-30SM fighters, one SU-34 fighter-bomber, two helicopters, one unknown aircraft, and one UAV. The Ukrainian Ground Forces additionally shot down one fighter, one bomber, and a helicopter. The post Ukrainian air defenses destroy 10 Russian aircraft on March 16. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Slovakia may provide Ukraine with S-300 anti-aircraft systems.
    According to CNN, Slovakia has preliminarily agreed to provide Ukraine with the Soviet S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems if they are replaced with other systems immediately. American-made Patriot systems are likely to replace them but the transfer isn’t yet assured, and integrating new systems into a country’s military architecture takes time, […] The post Slovakia may provide Ukraine with S-300 anti-aircraft systems. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Five people, including 3 children, killed after attack on Chernihiv dormitory.
    Rescuers from Ukraine’s State Emergency Service removed the bodies of two adults and three children from the rubble of a destroyed dormitory complex, which was targeted by Russian shelling on March 13. The post Five people, including 3 children, killed after attack on Chernihiv dormitory. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US sets up international task force to persecute Russian oligarchs, officials.
    U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Attorney General Merrick Garland met with representatives of Italy, Japan, the U.K., and the European Commission to officially launch the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) multilateral task force. Member states will cooperate to freeze Russian assets and enact financial sanctions against […] The post US sets up international task force to persecute Russian oligarchs, officials. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK confirms delivery of anti-air missile systems to Ukraine.
    BBC reported that British Defense Minister Ben Wallace said that British Starstreak short-range man-portable air-defense systems are supplied to Ukraine. The decision to deliver them has been made last week but it’s not clear whether they have been delivered yet. The post UK confirms delivery of anti-air missile systems to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia shells public pool in Mariupol, children and pregnant women strapped under rubble.
    The attack hit the “Neptune” swimming pool, where civilians were sheltering, according to Donetsk Oblast Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko. The number of victims is unknown. The post Russia shells public pool in Mariupol, children and pregnant women strapped under rubble. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian army counterattacks in some areas.
    According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian forces were repulsed today, on March 16, suffering significant losses in manpower and equipment. In some areas, Ukrainian forces were able to regroup and counterattack. Ukrainian forces also destroyed three enemy fighter jets and one helicopter today. The post Ukrainian army counterattacks in some areas. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces kill combat doctor with honorary title ‘mother heroine.’
    Olga Semidyanova, 48, was a mother of 12 children, six of which were adopted. The medic from Zaporizhzhia had served in the military since 2014 until she was killed on the border between Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts on March 3, one of her daughters said on social media. The post Russian forces kill combat doctor with honorary title ‘mother heroine.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Shelling damages houses in Kyiv’s Podilskyi district.
    According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, Russian shelling hit several homes on the evening of March 16. Emergency services have extinguished fires. No casualties have been reported yet. The post Shelling damages houses in Kyiv’s Podilskyi district. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mayor of Melitopol released from Russian captivity.
    Mayor Ivan Fedorov was released following a Ukrainian “special operation,” according to Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy chief of staff for President Volodymyr Zelensky. He will shortly return to his duties as mayor of Melitopol. Fedorov was abducted on March 11. The post Mayor of Melitopol released from Russian captivity. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Biden announces additional $800 million in defense aid for Ukraine.
    U.S. President Joe Biden said that the new package would include 800 anti-aircraft systems, 9,000 anti-armor systems, 7,000 small arms such as shotguns and grenade launchers, as well as other equipment such as drones. The announcement came hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered an emotional address to the U.S. Congress […] The post Biden announces additional $800 million in defense aid for Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Blinken: US ‘looking very hard’ at whether Russians intentionally target civilians, journalists in Ukraine.
    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. is scrutinizing Russian forces’ targets, including whether Moscow is intentionally targeting civilians or journalists. Ukraine’s defense minister Oleksii Reznikov previously said that Russia’s war has killed more civilians than Ukrainian soldiers, and at least three journalists – Oleksandra Kuvshynova, Pierre Zakrzewski […] The post Blinken: US ‘looking very hard’ at whether Russians intentionally target civilians, journalists in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces drop heavy bomb on Mariupol theater where hundreds are sheltering.
    The city council of besieged Mariupol said that Russia has “purposefully and cynically destroyed the Drama Theater in the heart of Mariupol.” The number of casualties is yet unknown. The post Russian forces drop heavy bomb on Mariupol theater where hundreds are sheltering. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian delegation member: Draft plan published by Financial Times is what Russia is requesting, “nothing more”
    “The Ukrainian side has its own positions,” said Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to Zelensky’s head of office. The post Ukrainian delegation member: Draft plan published by Financial Times is what Russia is requesting, “nothing more” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Japan to revoke Russia’s ‘most favored nation’ status
    Following in the footsteps of the U.S. and European nations, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said his country will revoke Russia’s special trade status to punish Moscow for its aggression in Ukraine. The measure will mean higher tariffs on Russian products. To hold Russia accountable for its “irrational and inhumane” […] The post Japan to revoke Russia’s ‘most favored nation’ status appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 4,000 evacuees from besieged Mariupol arrive in Zaporizhzhia.
    Of the 4,329 civilians evacuated from the war-torn southeastern port city, 1,033 are children. Now the evacuees are receiving the necessary help from warm food to medical treatment, Secretary of the Zaporizhzhia City Council Anatoliy Kurtev said. “Finally, these people will be able to feel safe and relax,” he said. The post Over 4,000 evacuees from besieged Mariupol arrive in Zaporizhzhia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    NATO unable to reach Russia via deconfliction hotline.
    As Moscow expands its offensive to western Ukraine towards NATO territory, the 30-member alliance has tried to connect with Russia via a deconfliction hotline and written letters but it turned out unsuccessful, the bloc’s senior military officials said. The U.S. also has a separate deconfliction hotline with Russia that it […] The post NATO unable to reach Russia via deconfliction hotline. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    International Court of Justice orders Russia to immediately suspend military operations in Ukraine.
    By 13 votes to two, the court also ordered to ensure that any military or irregular armed units which may be directed or supported by it as well as any organizations and persons which may be subject to its control or direction take no steps in furtherance of the military […] The post International Court of Justice orders Russia to immediately suspend military operations in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Putin claims that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is ‘developing successfully.’
    In a yet another video address, the Russian dictator said that the war was going “according to the plans.” He also claimed that the Russian army was “doing everything” to avoid civilian casualties despite the fact that the Russian military has been targeting civilians and residential areas every day, having […] The post Putin claims that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is ‘developing successfully.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    FT: Ukraine, Russia draw up tentative peace plan to end war
    The delegations have made significant progress on a 15-point draft deal including a ceasefire and Russian troop withdrawal if Kyiv renounces NATO membership ambitions and accepts limits on its armed forces, the Financial Times reported, citing three unnamed officials involved in the talks. The proposed deal also requires that Ukraine […] The post FT: Ukraine, Russia draw up tentative peace plan to end war appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s electricity system now linked to EU’s grid.
    The measure that loosens Ukraine’s ties to Russian energy was originally scheduled for 2023. Ukraine’s power grid, a holdover from the days of the Soviet Union, had been connected to Russia’s systems since its construction. The post Ukraine’s electricity system now linked to EU’s grid. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Some 17,000 Ukrainian companies owned by citizens of Russia or Belarus.
    There are about 13,800 Ukrainian businesses fully or partially owned by Russian citizens and 3,300 owned by Belarusian citizens. According to Forbes Ukraine, Ukraine has 1.25 million legal entities registered. The post Some 17,000 Ukrainian companies owned by citizens of Russia or Belarus. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian occupiers release 6 people captured in Bucha.
    The six people, Bucha City Council staff and volunteers, were captured on the evening of March 15 when they were helping the residents flee the city under fire. The post Russian occupiers release 6 people captured in Bucha. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky addresses US Congress: ‘Right now, the destiny of our country is being decided’
    In his virtual address on March 16, President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his plea for a no-fly zone over Ukraine to protect the lives of Ukrainian people during “the darkest time” for his country. “If this is too much to ask, we offer an alternative,” Zelensky said, asking Washington to provide […] The post Zelensky addresses US Congress: ‘Right now, the destiny of our country is being decided’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Mayor of occupied Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast says he’s been released.
    Oleksandr Yakovlev, who was kidnapped earlier, published a video address on Facebook where he also said that the Russian occupiers had promised to free other detainees and asked residents not to panic. The post Mayor of occupied Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast says he’s been released. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Residents in occupied Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast hold anti-Russian protest.
    The Russian occupiers opened fire and used tear gas on the peaceful protesters that gathered in the square in front of the city council to demand the release of detained local leaders. The post Residents in occupied Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast hold anti-Russian protest. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia hacked Ukraine TV channel, broadcasted fake ‘statement’ from Zelensky.
    In a phoney statement, it was reportedly said that the President was ‘capitulating’ and ‘would surrender and give up arms’. Volodymyr Zelensky later responded with a video address from Kyiv and called the provocation ‘childish’. The post Russia hacked Ukraine TV channel, broadcasted fake ‘statement’ from Zelensky. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Fitch: Russia ruble payment of USD coupons would be a sovereign default.
    Credit ratings agency Fitch said that if Russia were to make two US dollar bond coupon payments due Wednesday in rubles, it would constitute a sovereign default after a grace period expiration. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered sanctions from across the world that have limited Moscow’s ability to access and […] The post Fitch: Russia ruble payment of USD coupons would be a sovereign default. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kuleba: Russian invaders continue to abduct local leaders in Ukraine.
    Kuleba: Russian invaders continue to abduct local leaders in Ukraine. In a post on Twitter, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Mayor of Skadovsk Oleksandr Yakovlyev and his deputy Yurii Palyukh were kidnapped on March 16. “States & international organizations must demand Russia to release all abducted Ukrainian officials immediately!” he urged. The post Kuleba: Russian invaders continue to abduct local leaders in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    President’s Office: Ukraine’s neutrality could be only ‘Ukrainian model’.
    Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration, said that Ukraine could agree only to “a special version of neutrality with legally verified and non-protocol security guarantees,” not without being guided by the Swedish or Austrian models. That means, he said, that the signatories of the guarantees […] The post President’s Office: Ukraine’s neutrality could be only ‘Ukrainian model’. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Suspilne: Russian troops killed at least 10 civilians standing in line for bread in Chernihiv.
    According to the Suspilne correspondent on the ground, the shelling started around 10 am on March 16. The post Suspilne: Russian troops killed at least 10 civilians standing in line for bread in Chernihiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia shells Vinnytsia, hits TV station.
    The post Russia shells Vinnytsia, hits TV station. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Lavrov claims that Ukraine’s neutrality being discussed in negotiations.
    Lavrov claims that Ukraine’s neutrality being discussed in negotiations. The Russian foreign minister said, “it is now being seriously discussed along, of course, with security guarantees… there are absolutely specific formulations which in my view are close to an agreement.” Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, on March 15, said peace talks with […] The post Lavrov claims that Ukraine’s neutrality being discussed in negotiations. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK Defense Intelligence: Russian forces are struggling to overcome the challenges posed by Ukraine’s terrain.
    UK Defense Intelligence: Russian forces are struggling to overcome the challenges posed by Ukraine’s terrain. Russian troops have remained largely tied to Ukraine’s road network and have demonstrated a reluctance to conduct off-road maneuvers, according to the Ministry of Defense in an intelligence report released on March 16. The destruction […] The post UK Defense Intelligence: Russian forces are struggling to overcome the challenges posed by Ukraine’s terrain. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least 500 civilians killed in Kharkiv by Russian invaders.
    The true number of deaths could be much higher, the city’s emergency services agency said on Facebook. Emergency workers continue to scour the rubble of residential neighborhoods for more bodies, often under fire, the agency noted. The post At least 500 civilians killed in Kharkiv by Russian invaders. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    300,000 people trapped in besieged Mariupol face living hell
    When Mariupol journalist Artem Popov speaks about his hometown, it sounds like he has a lump in his throat. The southeastern city of Mariupol has turned into a front line of Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine. It’s dangerous to move around the city because Russian warplanes are flying over Mariupol […] The post 300,000 people trapped in besieged Mariupol face living hell appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Prosecutor General: Russia’s war kills 103 Ukrainian children.
    Prosecutor General: Russia’s war kills 103 Ukrainian children. Over 100 children have been injured since Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova said on Facebook. The death toll could rise, as in the hottest spots and the temporarily occupied territories, it’s hardly possible […] The post Prosecutor General: Russia’s war kills 103 Ukrainian children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Vereshchuk: Russia grossly violates ceasefire.
    Vereshchuk: Russia grossly violates ceasefire. According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, Russia fires on convoys of buses, settlements and evacuation points. On March 15, Russian forces seized an intensive care hospital in Mariupol, took 400 civilians hostage (patients and medical staff), and are currently firing from the hospital. Ukraine hasn’t received […] The post Vereshchuk: Russia grossly violates ceasefire. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Shrapnel hits residential building in Kyiv.
    A 12-story residential building in Kyiv’s central Shevchenkivsky district was hit early on March 16. Two people were injured and 37 evacuated, according to the State Emergency Service. The post Shrapnel hits residential building in Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia is calling in military reinforcements from across the country.
    “Russia is increasingly seeking to generate additional troops to bolster and replace its personnel losses,” CNN reports quoting the U.K. Ministry of Defense assessment. According to them, Russia is struggling to conduct offensive operations in the face of “sustained Ukrainian resistance.” The post Russia is calling in military reinforcements from across the country. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Explosions reported in Zaporizhzhia.
    Secretary of the Zaporizhzhia City Council Anatoliy Kurtev confirmed reports of explosion at the city’s railway station. The post Explosions reported in Zaporizhzhia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly suspends all exports to Russia except drugs for diabetes and cancer.
    The company stated that all sales from these drugs will go directly to humanitarian aid. The post Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly suspends all exports to Russia except drugs for diabetes and cancer. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US Senate unanimously passes resolution condemning Russia and Vladimir Putin over war in Ukraine.
    The resolution also expresses support for probes into Russian war crimes in Ukraine in the International Criminal Court. The post US Senate unanimously passes resolution condemning Russia and Vladimir Putin over war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    CNN: Ukrainian military strikes number of Russian military helicopters at Kherson International Airport.
    According to new satellite images from Planet Labs, the strike set on fire, or destroyed, at least three helicopters and military vehicles stationed at the airport. The post CNN: Ukrainian military strikes number of Russian military helicopters at Kherson International Airport. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Family and fellow soldiers bid farewell to heroic colonel Gudz killed in Donbas
    BORYSPIL, KYIV OBLAST – About a hundred people gathered in a city memorial park to say their last goodbyes to an outstanding combat commander, colonel Valeriy Gudz, who had been killed in a battle near Russian-occupied Luhansk on March 12. Gudz, 51, had defended Ukraine from Russia’s army since the […] The post Family and fellow soldiers bid farewell to heroic colonel Gudz killed in Donbas appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine needs $565 billion to rebuild after Russia’s war.
    Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on March 15 that this preliminary figure would be at the expense of Ukraine’s partners and reparations from Russia. Ukraine’s government has already established a group to assess losses to the economy due to Russian aggression. The post Ukraine needs $565 billion to rebuild after Russia’s war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Air raid alerts go off in several major cities and oblasts.
    Sirens were activated in Cherkasy, Dnipro, Lviv, Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Odesa, Vinnytsia, Kirovohrad, and Khmelnytskyi Oblasts, as well as in the cities of Kyiv, Izyum, Kremenchuk, Bila Tserkva, Nikopol, Mykolaiv, Kyiv, Izmail, Odesa, Poltava, and the Kryve Ozero area. CNN reports that according to their team on the ground, loud explosions […] The post Air raid alerts go off in several major cities and oblasts. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Blinken: There will be an independent Ukraine “a lot longer than there’s going to be a Vladimir Putin.”
    During an interview on CNN on March 15, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also said that “one way or the other, Ukraine will be there and at some point Putin won’t.” The post Blinken: There will be an independent Ukraine “a lot longer than there’s going to be a Vladimir Putin.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: Every minute, 55 Ukrainian children become refugees.
    “That is, a Ukrainian child has become a refugee almost every single second since the start of the war,” UNICEF wrote in a press release. In other words, on average 75,000 children have become refugees everyday since Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine began on Feb. 24. The post UN: Every minute, 55 Ukrainian children become refugees. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

  • Open

    20 days of Russia’s war in Ukraine in photos
    It is widely believed that Russian leadership expected its all-out invasion of Ukraine to succeed within days. Twenty days later, Ukraine still stands, and Russia has no major victories to claim. It seized only one large city and regional center, Kherson in southern Ukraine. To force Ukraine to surrender, Russia […] The post 20 days of Russia’s war in Ukraine in photos appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 3 min )
    Orban: Hungary won’t support Ukraine with weapons, stays out of war.
    Hungarian PM Viktor Orban, a longtime Putin supporter, said that the country “must stay out of this war” during the rally of his supporters. The post Orban: Hungary won’t support Ukraine with weapons, stays out of war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    PACE expels Russia from Council of Europe, calls to provide Ukraine with air defense.
    Hours before the vote, Russia said it moved to stop its membership. The Council of Europe will keep supporting Russian non-governmental organizations opposing the country’s dictatorship regime. The post PACE expels Russia from Council of Europe, calls to provide Ukraine with air defense. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russians kidnap activist who organized anti-Russian protest in occupied Berdyansk.
    Vitaly Shevchenko, director of a local travel agency, was captured at a local cafe in Berdyansk after the protest, eyewitnesses told local media. The occupiers also detained several other participants of the rally. The post Russians kidnap activist who organized anti-Russian protest in occupied Berdyansk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny predicts Russia’s collapse due to war.
    During his court hearing, the politician said that the invasion of Ukraine was planned by a “group of crazy old men.” Navalny, who faces up to 13 years in prison, said that he’d rather be “a free man” in prison than “Putin’s servant.” The post Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny predicts Russia’s collapse due to war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU imposes fourth package of sanctions, including on 15 Russian individuals.
    New sanctions include freezing the assets and imposing a travel ban on oligarchs Roman Abramovich, German Khan, steel tycoon Viktor Rashnikov, the head of state-controlled TV Channel One Konstantin Ernst, and propagandist Dmitry Kulikov. The post EU imposes fourth package of sanctions, including on 15 Russian individuals. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Biden signs bill providing $13.6 billion to Ukraine.
    The package includes emergency military and humanitarian assistance. The post Biden signs bill providing $13.6 billion to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian warships shell Ukrainian coast in Odesa Oblast.
    Two people have been injured, according to Odesa authorities. Satellite images showed 14 ships of the Russian fleet sailing towards the city of Odesa on March 15, among them a 120-meter landing ship Pyotr Morgunov of Russia’s northern fleet. The post Russian warships shell Ukrainian coast in Odesa Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine extends martial law for another month.
    The Verkhovna Rada has prolonged the martial law until April 25, from the initial end date of March 26. Lawmakers also approved a package of 21 bills related to the martial law and the war. The post Ukraine extends martial law for another month. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia announces leaving the Council of Europe, hours before its expected expulsion.
    It means that Russian citizens will not be able to bring cases to the European Court of Human Rights, and the Russian government can re-introduce the death penalty. The post Russia announces leaving the Council of Europe, hours before its expected expulsion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia bans Justin Trudeau and over 300 Canadians from entering the country.
    The list includes Foreign Minister Melanie Jolie, Defense Minister Anita Anand, and almost all MPs. The move was a reaction to Canada’s support of Ukraine. The post Russia bans Justin Trudeau and over 300 Canadians from entering the country. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Sinegubov: Ukraine’s military repel Russian occupiers assault on Kharkiv.
    Sinegubov: Ukraine’s military repel Russian occupiers assault on Kharkiv. According to Oleh Sinegubov, the head of Kharkiv regional administration, Russian troops suffered significant losses and were forced to retreat from their previous position.  The post Sinegubov: Ukraine’s military repel Russian occupiers assault on Kharkiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky appoints Joint Forces Commander Oleksandr Pavliuk at the head of Kyiv Regional Military Administration.
    Zelensky appoints Joint Forces Commander Oleksandr Pavliuk at the head of Kyiv Regional Military Administration. Oleksiy Kuleba will assist the military leadership, while Eduard Moskalyov will replace Pavliuk at the head of Ukraine’s military. The post Zelensky appoints Joint Forces Commander Oleksandr Pavliuk at the head of Kyiv Regional Military Administration. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian journalist Aleksandra Kurshynova and Fox news cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski killed by Russian forces’ artillery firing.
    Ukrainian journalist Aleksandra Kurshynova and Fox news cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski killed by Russian forces’ artillery firing. The team was reporting in Horenka, outside of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, with correspondent Benjamin Hall. Hall was injured in the attack and has been hospitalized. The post Ukrainian journalist Aleksandra Kurshynova and Fox news cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski killed by Russian forces’ artillery firing. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration Kyrylenko: Russian occupiers take intensive care hospital staff and patients hostage in Mariupol.
    The post Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration Kyrylenko: Russian occupiers take intensive care hospital staff and patients hostage in Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky believes Ukraine will not enter NATO despite ‘open door’ policy.
    Zelensky believes Ukraine will not enter NATO despite ‘open door’ policy. President Volodymyr Zelensky told representatives of the Joint Expeditionary Force, a UK-led expeditionary task force, that Ukraine needs “new formats of cooperation.” “And if we cannot enter the open door, we must cooperate with communities that will help us and […] The post Zelensky believes Ukraine will not enter NATO despite ‘open door’ policy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military kills Russian commander Bezborodov.
    Ukraine’s military kills Russian commander Bezborodov. Dmitry  Bezborodov, a Rosgvardia battalion commander from Saratov, was killed in Ukraine on March 12. The post Ukraine’s military kills Russian commander Bezborodov. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Klitschko: Curfew extended in Kyiv due to potential escalation.
    Klitschko: Curfew extended in Kyiv due to potential escalation. The curfew in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast will last from 8 p.m. on March 15 until 7 a.m. on March 17.  The post Klitschko: Curfew extended in Kyiv due to potential escalation. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Verkhona Rada strips Kiva from lawmaker mandate.
    Verkhona Rada strips Kiva from lawmaker mandate. Ex-lawmaker Ilya Kiva from the pro-Kremlin Opposition Platform-For Life parroted elements of the Kremlin’s propaganda on Feb. 24, when Russia attacked Ukraine, saying “Ukrainian people need liberation”. Several deputies from the same party also announced on March 15 that they would leave the faction, […] The post Verkhona Rada strips Kiva from lawmaker mandate. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    State Emergency Service: 17 rescuers killed since the beginning of Russia’s war on Feb. 24.
    32 were injured and one rescuer has been captured by Russian occupiers, according to Hennadiy Herasymchuk, a colonel at the State Emergency Service. The post State Emergency Service: 17 rescuers killed since the beginning of Russia’s war on Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Vereshchuk: Evacuation corridor in Mariupol didn’t start yet.
    The post Vereshchuk: Evacuation corridor in Mariupol didn’t start yet. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: Number of refugees from Ukraine reaches 3 million.
    UN: Number of refugees from Ukraine reaches 3 million. According to UN spokesperson Paul Dillon, the number includes over 1.4 million children and about 157,000 foreign nationals living in Ukraine. The post UN: Number of refugees from Ukraine reaches 3 million. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Klitschko: 4 people killed by Russian airstrike in Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv.
    Klitschko: 4 people killed by Russian airstrike in Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. A Russian airstrike hit a 16-story residential building in western Kyiv on the night of March 15. As a result of shelling, a fire broke out in the premises. Russian shells also hit a residential building in the Podilskyi district, […] The post Klitschko: 4 people killed by Russian airstrike in Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    LEGO retailer raised over $16,000 to support Ukraine selling Zelensky, Molotov cocktails minifigures.
    In a one-day fundraiser on March 5, Citizen Brick, a Chicago-based LEGO retailer, sold minifigures of President Volodymyr Zelensky ($100) and Molotov cocktails ($10) raising $16,540 to support Ukraine. Citizen Brick has already donated the funds to the U.S. charity Direct Relief to bring medical supplies to Ukraine.  The post LEGO retailer raised over $16,000 to support Ukraine selling Zelensky, Molotov cocktails minifigures. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ombudsman: 3 journalists killed during Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine.
    Three journalists were killed in Mykolaiv, Kyiv, and Irpin, according to Lyudmyla Denisova. Many journalists have been deliberately injured by the Russian forces since Feb. 24, she said. The post Ombudsman: 3 journalists killed during Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s war kills 97 Ukrainian children.
    Over 100 children have been injured since Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Prosecutor General’s Office reported. At least five children die under shelling every day. The post Russia’s war kills 97 Ukrainian children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military intelligence: Russia plans mass logging of Ukrainian forests.
    Ukraine’s military intelligence published a letter allegedly written by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu asking for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s permission to start mass logging of Ukrainian forests. The wood would be sold, and the money would go for the Russian army. “All forests in the temporarily occupied territories are […] The post Ukraine’s military intelligence: Russia plans mass logging of Ukrainian forests. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Local authorities cry for help in Izium, saying there’s humanitarian crisis.
    Volodymyr Matsokin, deputy mayor of Izium, said that residents were left without electricity, water, medicine, and food. The city in Kharkiv Oblast has been under siege for two weeks. According to local deputy Max Strel, Russians have been blocking humanitarian aid delivery and evacuation of civilians for the last three […] The post Local authorities cry for help in Izium, saying there’s humanitarian crisis. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian missiles damage airport in Dnipro.
    Two missiles hit the Dnipro airport on the night of March 15, destroying a runway and damaging a terminal, according to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Valentyn Reznichenko. The post Russian missiles damage airport in Dnipro. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Polish, Czech, Slovenian prime ministers to visit Kyiv on March 15.
    Poland’s Mateusz Moravetsky, Czech Republic’s Petr Fiala, and Slovenia’s Janez Jansa will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. “The purpose of the visit is to confirm the unequivocal support of the entire European Union for the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine and to present a broad […] The post Polish, Czech, Slovenian prime ministers to visit Kyiv on March 15. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    New curfew in Kyiv will last from 8 p.m. on March 15 until 7 a.m. on March 17.
    Residents will only be allowed to go outside to head to bomb shelters, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. The post New curfew in Kyiv will last from 8 p.m. on March 15 until 7 a.m. on March 17. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    State Emergency Service: 7 people found dead under rubbles in Kharkiv.
    Russian forces have intensified shelling of Kharkiv, a regional capital in eastern Ukraine, on March 14, leading to multiple damages and a large fire in the city’s northwestern Kholodnohirskyi district. The post State Emergency Service: 7 people found dead under rubbles in Kharkiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrzaliznytsia to nationalize Russian freight wagons in Ukraine.
    According to Oleksandr Kamyshin, the acting head of the state railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia, there are currently 15,000 Russian freight wagons in Ukraine. Ukrzaliznytsia plans to nationalize them under the recently adopted law allowing the seizure of Russian property in Ukraine. The post Ukrzaliznytsia to nationalize Russian freight wagons in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    19 killed, 9 injured in Russia’s attack on TV tower in Rivne.
    According to Rivne Oblast Governor Vitalii Koval, there might be more victims, as the rescuers are still working at the scene. The missile strike happened in the early morning of March 14 in Rivne, a regional capital in northwestern Ukraine. The post 19 killed, 9 injured in Russia’s attack on TV tower in Rivne. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Over 13,500 Russian troops have been killed since Feb. 24.
    As of 9 a.m. on March 15, Ukraine’s military have also destroyed 1,279 armored personnel carriers, 640 vehicles, 404 tanks, 150 artillery systems, 60 fuel tanks, 64 multiple launch rocket systems, 95 helicopters, 81 aircraft, 36 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 9 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 3 boats. The post Ukraine’s military: Over 13,500 Russian troops have been killed since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Four people killed following Russian attack in Rubizhne.
    Serhiy Haidai, the governor of Luhansk Oblast, said on March 15 that Russian forces destroyed three school buildings along with a boarding school for visually impaired children and a hospital in Rubizhne, a city in Luhansk Oblast. The post Four people killed following Russian attack in Rubizhne. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces shoot at evacuating civilians in Hostomel.
    According to National Police, the first 10 buses of evacuees safely left the town, when Russians opened fire on the next four buses. One woman was killed, two man injured as a result of attack. The post Russian forces shoot at evacuating civilians in Hostomel. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Shock wave damages facade of the Lukyanivska metro station in Kyiv early on March 15.
    The station will be closed for transit users until repairs can be affected. The post Shock wave damages facade of the Lukyanivska metro station in Kyiv early on March 15. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Apartment building in Kyiv on fire after Russian overnight shelling.
    The fire was put out by 6:51 a.m., according to the State Emergency Service. One person has been hospitalized. The post Apartment building in Kyiv on fire after Russian overnight shelling. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Japan freezes assets of additional 17 Russian oligarchs, government officials.
    Among those sanctioned are Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, family members of Russian banker Yuri Kovalchuk, and 11 members of the Russian Duma. As of March 14, Japan has placed sanctions on 61 Russians. The post Japan freezes assets of additional 17 Russian oligarchs, government officials. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine evacuates over 2,000 vulnerable children.
    As of March 14, the Ukrainian Ministry of Social Policy reports that the children were evacuated from social welfare institutions and orphanages. 60 foster families with 155 children were evacuated as well. However, an estimated 859 children from similar situations have yet to be evacuated. The post Ukraine evacuates over 2,000 vulnerable children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    China requests talks between Europe, Russia.
    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the request on a phone call with his Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares on March 14, according to Chinese state media. The reason cited was to “set up a balanced, effective and sustainable European security framework.” The post China requests talks between Europe, Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: Biden to meet with NATO leaders as early as next week.
    According to sources familiar with the situation, an extraordinary session may be scheduled for March 23 amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The post Reuters: Biden to meet with NATO leaders as early as next week. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian soldiers in Trostyanets take residents to fake evacuation corridors, remove their cellphones, and use them as human shields.
    Dmytro Zhyvytsky, governor of Sumy Oblast, said on March 14 that Russian forces have also prevented the restoration of electricity and the supply of humanitarian aid to the area. The post Russian soldiers in Trostyanets take residents to fake evacuation corridors, remove their cellphones, and use them as human shields. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky submits a bill to extend martial law for another month.
    The Ukrainian Parliament stated on March 14 that the proposed extension will start from March 26. The post Zelensky submits a bill to extend martial law for another month. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia has fired over 900 missiles against Ukraine.
    The announcement was made by a senior U.S. Department of Defense official during a closed-door briefing on March 14. The post Russia has fired over 900 missiles against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Heavy explosions reported in Kyiv early on March 15.
    The post Heavy explosions reported in Kyiv early on March 15. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least 42% of small businesses in Ukraine have ceased operations.
    According to a survey by the European Business Association, 42% of small businesses have closed, 31% have temporarily suspended work, and only 13% have managed to continue full, unrestricted operations as of March 14. The survey also notes that an estimated 51% of respondents intend to use the state-provided finance […] The post At least 42% of small businesses in Ukraine have ceased operations. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    False information surrounding death toll in Mariupol circulates online.
    Mariupol City Council has confirmed that around 2,357 people in the city have died as a result of Russian aggression as of March 14, and that all other estimates are false. The post False information surrounding death toll in Mariupol circulates online. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    The Pentagon believes Ukrainian army skillfully defends its airspace.
    Ukrinform news agency, citing U.S. Department of Defense spokesman John Kirby, reports that Ukraine keeps preventing Russian advantage in the sky. The Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced that it had downed 4 additional Russian helicopters and 1 plane on March 14. The post The Pentagon believes Ukrainian army skillfully defends its airspace. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Fox News reporter injured while covering the war in Ukraine.
    Fox News reports that its correspondent Benjamin Hall was injured near Kyiv on March 14, although the network is awaiting updates on his condition. He has been hospitalized. The post Fox News reporter injured while covering the war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    21,500 new Airbnb hosts offer homes to Ukrainians.
    As of March 14, an estimated 14,000 listings are located in Europe, while 4,000 are in the U.S. Airbnb has also reportedly dedicated $37.6 million to support Ukrainians. The post 21,500 new Airbnb hosts offer homes to Ukrainians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 40,000 Syrians have registered to fight for Russia against Ukraine.
    The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a non-governmental group, reported that more than 40,000 Syrian fighters have registered to go to Ukraine to fight, following Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s call for foreign “volunteers” to join Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. No Syrian fighters have left the country as of March […] The post Over 40,000 Syrians have registered to fight for Russia against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    CNN: Russia requests ready-to-eat meals from China to feed troops.
    As of March 14, it is still unclear whether China intends to provide Russia with any assistance. According to CNN, this move “raises questions about the fundamental readiness of the Russian military.” The post CNN: Russia requests ready-to-eat meals from China to feed troops. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Romania identifies Orlan-10 drone in its airspace.
    Days after a Russian drone crashed in Croatia, Romania has reported that a Russian Orlan-10 aerial drone was spotted in its airspace. An investigation is underway to determine the origins and the operator of the drone. The post Romania identifies Orlan-10 drone in its airspace. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Retired US Army General believes Russia will exhaust ability to fight within ten days.
    Ben Hodges, former commander of the U.S. Army in Europe, told CBS News that Russia is running out of time, ammunition and manpower as a “quick operation” turned into a war of attrition. The post Retired US Army General believes Russia will exhaust ability to fight within ten days. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    China insists it’s ‘not a party’ in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
    Despite previous news reports suggesting China was preparing to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi insisted that his country was “not a party” to the war during a phone call with Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares, according to Chinese state press agency Xinhua. The post China insists it’s ‘not a party’ in Russia’s war against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: Civilian casualties reach 1,761 since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24.
    The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said that as of midnight on March 13, there were 636 killed and 1,125 injured civilians. Most of the recorded casualties were caused by the use of explosive weapons, including shelling from heavy artillery and multi-launch rocket systems. The post UN: Civilian casualties reach 1,761 since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kidnapped mayor of Melitopol taken to Luhansk.
    Kidnapped mayor of Melitopol taken to Luhansk. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Russian forces took abducted mayor Ivan Fedorov to Russian-occupied Luhansk, where he is being accused of “terrorism.” The post Kidnapped mayor of Melitopol taken to Luhansk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU revokes Russian airlines’ licenses.
    EU revokes Russian airlines’ licenses. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has suspended the license of dozens of Russian airlines. European countrie swill no longer be able provide technical assistance to these flights, and Russian aviation products and parts are no longer certified. The move affects major Russian airlines such […] The post EU revokes Russian airlines’ licenses. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Synyehubov: Russian forces use Iskander missiles against Kharkiv.
    Synyehubov: Russian forces use Iskander missiles against Kharkiv. In a video address posted on Facebook, Kharkiv Governor Oleh Synyehubov claimed that Kharkiv had been hit by long-range Iskander rockets fired from the territory of the Russian Federation. The official urged citizens to pay attention to air raid sirens. The post Synyehubov: Russian forces use Iskander missiles against Kharkiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

  • Open

    Sergei Sazonov: The West should ignore Putin’s nuclear blackmail and put an end to the war in Ukraine
    A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Ukraine on a scale Europe has not seen since World War II. Thousands are dead, millions are displaced, entire cities are being leveled to the ground by airstrikes and artillery fire. And the worse is yet to come. Unable to defeat the Ukrainian army, […] The post Sergei Sazonov: The West should ignore Putin’s nuclear blackmail and put an end to the war in Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    UN Chief: Nuclear conflict “within realm if possibility” over Ukraine.
    UN Chief: Nuclear conflict “within realm if possibility” over Ukraine. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that Russia’s raising of its nuclear alert level was a “bone-chilling development.” U.S officials say they still have no reason to change their nuclear alert levels. The post UN Chief: Nuclear conflict “within realm if possibility” over Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Hong Kong Stock Exchange slumps over possible China-Russia aid.
    Hong Kong Stock Exchange slumps over possible China-Russia aid. The Hong Kong markets experience their worst day of trading since the 2008 financial crisis over fears that China may provide military support to Ukraine.  The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index closed down 7.15%, while the Hang Seng Tech index fell by […] The post Hong Kong Stock Exchange slumps over possible China-Russia aid. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU approves fourth package of sanctions.
    The post EU approves fourth package of sanctions. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    600 homes destoyed by enemy shelling in Kharkiv. According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, around 600 homes have been destroyed by Russian forces, as well as 50 schools and several medical institutions, including maternity hospitals.
    The post 600 homes destoyed by enemy shelling in Kharkiv. According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, around 600 homes have been destroyed by Russian forces, as well as 50 schools and several medical institutions, including maternity hospitals. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    The Hague sets date for ruling on Russia’s war.
    The post The Hague sets date for ruling on Russia’s war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian armed forces repulses attack from Donetsk.
    Ukrainian armed forces repulses attack from Donetsk. According to the East Operational and Tactical Group, 100 Russian soldiers were killed and enemy equipment was destroyed. The Russian forces tried to break through Ukrainian defences in Donetsk Oblast and lost 2 tanks, 3 infantry fighting vehicles, and 1 armored personnel carrier. Heavy […] The post Ukrainian armed forces repulses attack from Donetsk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian state TV interrupted by “No War” protest.
    Russian state TV interrupted by “No War” protest. During the “Vremya” new programme on Russia’s “First” TV channel. In a video posted by the protestor, Maria Ovsyannikova, an editor for the TV channel, she explained that she was disgusted by Russia’s war and had a Ukrainian father. The post Russian state TV interrupted by “No War” protest. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine receives more than 50,000 tons of foreign humanitarian aid.
    The post Ukraine receives more than 50,000 tons of foreign humanitarian aid. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Humanitarian convoy turned away from Mariupol.
    Humanitarian convoy turned away from Mariupol. A convoy loaded with food, water, clothes and evacuation buses was not able to reach the city as it was turned away by Russians, according to Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko. This is the third day that the convoy was unable […] The post Humanitarian convoy turned away from Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Shmygal: ‘We demand an immediate decision to exclude Russia from the Council of Europe.’
    Shmygal: ‘We demand an immediate decision to exclude Russia from the Council of Europe.’ Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal, at an extrordinary meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on Monday, called for Russia’s immediate excusion from the council for “genocide” and “terrorism.” The post Shmygal: ‘We demand an immediate decision to exclude Russia from the Council of Europe.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia announces new strikes against Ukraine.
    Russia announces new strikes against Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced new strikes against so-called “places of stay for foreign mercenaries” and military-industrial facilities in Ukraine. The Russian military also accused Ukraine of using cluster munitions in Donetsk, an accusation rejected by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The post Russia announces new strikes against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Financial Times: China poised to help Russia.
    Financial Times: China poised to help Russia. According to unamed officials, China has suggested that it is willing to provide military aid to Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. It is not yet clear if China has already started providing support. The post Financial Times: China poised to help Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian economy to shrink by at least 10%.
    Ukrainian economy to shrink by at least 10%. In 2022, Ukraine’s GDP will shrink by at least 10% if the war ends soon, according to a report published by the IMF. Ukraine will need around $4.8 billion in external financing this year to stay afloat. The post Ukrainian economy to shrink by at least 10%. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft, Transneft, Gazprom Neft.
    Reuters: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft, Transneft, Gazprom Neft. A source told Reuters that the sanctions would freeze EU funding in new Russian production and exploration projects in all fossil fuels. However, the sanctions do not include a ban on oil and gas imports. The post Reuters: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft, Transneft, Gazprom Neft. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: Facebook bans calls for killing Putin, Lukashenko.
    Nick Clegg, the president of Facebook’s parent company Meta, has said in internal corporate correspondence that Facebook would ban calls for violence against Russians in general, Reuters reported. Russia had previously opened a criminal case against Facebook after it allowed calls for violence against Russian troops in Ukraine. The post Reuters: Facebook bans calls for killing Putin, Lukashenko. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    160 cars with evacuees leave Mariupol, reach Berdiansk.
    According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, about 600-700 people have been evacuated from the besieged city on March 14. Some 300,000 residents remain in Mariupol. “This is not enough,” Vereshchuk said, adding that Russia has blocked Ukrainian trucks and buses from evacuating more people. The post 160 cars with evacuees leave Mariupol, reach Berdiansk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Russian law seeking to get around Western aviation sanctions comes into effect.
    The law allows planes leased from abroad to be registered in Russia. Previously Bermuda and Ireland, where most foreign-leased jets operating in Russia are registered, had suspended certificates of airworthiness for those planes. The post Russian law seeking to get around Western aviation sanctions comes into effect. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Pfizer to donate all proceeds from Russia for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
    The U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer said on March 14 that it couldn’t halt its supplies to Russia because it would jeopardize patients’ lives. The post Pfizer to donate all proceeds from Russia for humanitarian aid to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky to address US Congress on March 16.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the members of the U.S. Congress via a video call at 9 a.m. ET. The post Zelensky to address US Congress on March 16. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Energoatom says Russian troops blew up explosives at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
    Ukraine’s state-run nuclear energy company said on March 14 that the explosives had been blown up near the Russian-controlled Ukrainian plant’s main reactor and that further explosions are planned. The post Energoatom says Russian troops blew up explosives at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine-Russia talks are on pause until tomorrow, March 15.
    Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the Ukrainian presidential administration, said that the delegations had to take a break for clarifying terms. The fourth round of talks started in the morning on March 14 via a video call. The post Ukraine-Russia talks are on pause until tomorrow, March 15. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    British minister offers his home to provide refuge to fleeing Ukrainians.
    U.K. Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps wrote on Twitter on March 14 that Ukrainian refugees can stay at his home until it is safe for them to return. The post British minister offers his home to provide refuge to fleeing Ukrainians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s Defense Ministry: Russia has recruited more than 1,000 Syrian mercenaries to fight in Ukraine.
    The ministry said that about 400 of them have arrived in Russia. The post Ukraine’s Defense Ministry: Russia has recruited more than 1,000 Syrian mercenaries to fight in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine soccer star Andriy Yarmolenko tears up after scoring in English Premier League.
    The post Ukraine soccer star Andriy Yarmolenko tears up after scoring in English Premier League. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov: Russia may seize large Ukrainian cities.
    As of March 14, Russian troops have seized only one Ukrainian regional capital – Kherson – but they are also trying to enter Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv and Mariupol. The post Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov: Russia may seize large Ukrainian cities. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Squatters occupy London mansion owned by Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska.
    The squatters protested against Russia’s aggression in Ukraine on March 14 and are seeking to open up the house for Ukrainian refugees, the Guardian reported. The post Squatters occupy London mansion owned by Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky pledges to cut red tape, taxes for small, mid-sized businesses.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address on March 14 that Ukraine should start reviving its economy amid the war in the areas where this is safe. “Economic suppression of Ukraine is one of the tasks of the war against us today. And we have to fight back against […] The post Zelensky pledges to cut red tape, taxes for small, mid-sized businesses. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian occupiers damage Chornobyl nuclear plant power line again.
    National grid operator Ukrenergo said that a high-voltage power line was damaged again, a day after electricity supplies were restored to the facility. The critical cooling system at the plant needs power to operate normally. The post Russian occupiers damage Chornobyl nuclear plant power line again. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Most Ukrainian refugees flee to Poland, Moldova, Slovakia, Romania.
    Over 1.6 million Ukrainians crossed the Polish border as of March 11, according to the UN refugee agency. More than 195,000 fled to Slovakia, 173,000 left for Romania, and over 24,000 Ukrainians have entered Hungary. Outside of the EU zone, over 328,000 refugees have arrived in Moldova, the country’s Foreign […] The post Most Ukrainian refugees flee to Poland, Moldova, Slovakia, Romania. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Media community, activists call on Russia to release missing Ukrainian journalist.
    Oleg Baturin, a journalist from the Kherson newspaper Novyi Den and an investigative author of the Center for Journalistic Investigations, was last seen in Kherson Oblast’s Kakhovka on March 12. According to his wife, Russian forces were spotted close to the place where he was supposed to have a meeting […] The post Media community, activists call on Russia to release missing Ukrainian journalist. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Russian state media claims land corridor established between Crimea and Donbas.
    RIA Novosti cited pro-Kremlin leadership in the annexed peninsula as saying that the corridor provides a strategic route connecting Crimea and besieged Mariupol. The post Russian state media claims land corridor established between Crimea and Donbas. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Australia, Netherlands to sue Russia for downing of MH17.
    The two countries have started legal action against Russia at the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization, according to the Australian government statement. The MH17 flight was shot down in July 2014 by a missile fired by Kremlin-controlled military in Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board. The post Australia, Netherlands to sue Russia for downing of MH17. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian invaders intensify shelling in Kharkiv Oblast overnight, deaths and injuries reported.
    The Russian military have been destroying residential areas, hospitals and infrastructure non-stop, Kharkiv Oblast Police said. The exact number of casualties is unknown. The post Russian invaders intensify shelling in Kharkiv Oblast overnight, deaths and injuries reported. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Parts of Russian missile shot down in Kyiv hit residential building, trolley bus on Kyrylivska Street.
    One person reportedly has been killed. The post Parts of Russian missile shot down in Kyiv hit residential building, trolley bus on Kyrylivska Street. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian embassy denies reports of Russian authorities threatening to seize Western assets and arrest business leaders.
    Russian embassy in the U.S. dismissed such reports as “pure fiction” and part of “Russophobic hysteria.” The post Russian embassy denies reports of Russian authorities threatening to seize Western assets and arrest business leaders. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine reports more than 2,500 deaths in besieged city of Mariupol.
    Ukraine’s military is succeeding in Mariupol but “the Russians are wiping out the city” with artillery, said Oleksiy Arestovych, a Ukrainian presidential office advisor. Despite the increasingly dire conditions, earlier civilian evacuation efforts have failed and a convey of humanitarian aid destined to the port city still hasn’t arrived. The post Ukraine reports more than 2,500 deaths in besieged city of Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Tens of thousands of protesters rally for Ukraine in Canada.
    The protesters marching on the streets of Canadian cities called for more sanctions on Russia and a no-fly zone to be imposed over Ukraine. The largest rally was held in Toronto, where about 10,000 people gathered on March 13. The post Tens of thousands of protesters rally for Ukraine in Canada. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military updates report on Russian losses.
    As of 9 a.m. on March 14, Ukraine’s military have killed over 12,000 Russian troops, destroyed 1,249 armored personnel carriers, 617 vehicles, 389 tanks, 150 artillery systems, 60 fuel tanks, 64 multiple launch rocket systems, 90 helicopters, 77 aircraft, 34 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 8 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 2 boats. The post Ukraine’s military updates report on Russian losses. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    10 humanitarian corridors negotiated for March 14.
    Seven of them are in Kyiv Oblast and the other three are in Luhansk Oblast in the east. Ukraine will once again try sending a humanitarian convoy with food and medicine to besieged Mariupol, according to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk. The post 10 humanitarian corridors negotiated for March 14. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Several loud explosions heard in central Kyiv.
    The explosions appear to be the city’s air defense systems shooting down the missiles targeting the capital, according to one of the Kyiv Independent reporters in Kyiv. The post Several loud explosions heard in central Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least 3 civilians killed by bombardment in Sumy Oblast’s Okhtyrka.
    The mayor said Russia’s attack on residential area in the north-eastern city happened overnight and there are others who still haven’t been found yet. The post At least 3 civilians killed by bombardment in Sumy Oblast’s Okhtyrka. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Economy Ministry: Ukraine suffers $120 billion in damages from Russia’s invasion.
    Deputy Economy Minister Denys Kudin said that Ukraine will start calculating its war-related GDP losses in April. The post Economy Ministry: Ukraine suffers $120 billion in damages from Russia’s invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pregnant woman injured in Russian attack on maternity house in Mariupol has died.
    A photo of the woman being carried on a stretcher after the March 9 attack appeared on the cover of the world media. She and her unborn child have died soon after the attack, the Associated Press has learned. The post Pregnant woman injured in Russian attack on maternity house in Mariupol has died. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Airstrike on Mykolaiv Oblast kills 1 person, damages 5 houses.
    The town of Snihurivka, home to 12,000 people, was hit at around 6 a.m., according to Suspilne, which is citing the local emergency service. The post Airstrike on Mykolaiv Oblast kills 1 person, damages 5 houses. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian attacks destroy 7 houses in Zhytomyr Oblast, damage TV tower in Rivne.
    At least four people were injured in Zhytomyr Oblast. The TV broadcasting stopped in Rivne. The post Russian attacks destroy 7 houses in Zhytomyr Oblast, damage TV tower in Rivne. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian, Russian delegations to restart negotiations via video conference at 10:30 a.m. Kyiv time.
    The time was confirmed by David Arakhamia, member of the delegation and leader of Zelensky’s party in parliament, according to the Telegram channel of Interior Ministry advisor Anton Gerashchenko. The post Ukrainian, Russian delegations to restart negotiations via video conference at 10:30 a.m. Kyiv time. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Apartment block in Kyiv on fire after shelling.
    Firefighters are putting out fire in the two floors of a nine-story apartment block on 20 Bohatyrska St. in the capital’s northern Obolon neighborhood, according to the State Emergency Service. Several lower floors are badly damaged after being hit at around 5 a.m. The post Apartment block in Kyiv on fire after shelling. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv authorities say they have amassed essential food items for a minimum of 2 weeks.
    In case Kyiv is encircled and besieged, there is reportedly enough food for at least 2 weeks to feed the two million people who have remained in the capital. The post Kyiv authorities say they have amassed essential food items for a minimum of 2 weeks. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Red Cross: ceasefire needed to prevent ‘worst-case scenario.’
    The post Red Cross: ceasefire needed to prevent ‘worst-case scenario.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Australia imposes sanctions against 33 Russian oligarchs, businesspeople.
    Australia imposes sanctions against 33 Russian oligarchs, businesspeople. The Australian government announced on March 14 that the intended target are those of “economic or strategic significance to Russia.” Among those sanctioned are Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich, CEO of Gazprom Alexey Miller, and Chairman of Rossiya Dmitri Lebedev, among others. The post Australia imposes sanctions against 33 Russian oligarchs, businesspeople. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrzaliznytsia launches additional evacuation trains from Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Kryvyi Rih.
    Ukrzaliznytsia launches additional evacuation trains from Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Kryvyi Rih. Several trains will take passengers to destinations in western Ukraine. The post Ukrzaliznytsia launches additional evacuation trains from Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Kryvyi Rih. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pro-Kremlin MP in Melitopol announces broadcasting of Russian TV channels.
    Pro-Kremlin MP in Melitopol announces broadcasting of Russian TV channels. Galina Danilchenko made the announcement in a televised address on March 13, citing a “great deficit of trustworthy information being circulated” as justification for the decision. Mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov was captured by Russian forces on March 11, dubbed a […] The post Pro-Kremlin MP in Melitopol announces broadcasting of Russian TV channels. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK to donate over 500 mobile generators to Ukraine.
    UK to donate over 500 mobile generators to Ukraine. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated on March 13 that the U.K. government will supply power for critical infrastructure in Ukraine, including hospitals, shelters, and water treatment plants – in total, enough to power the equivalent of 20,000 homes. It has also […] The post UK to donate over 500 mobile generators to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: Ukraine employs Clearview AI facial recognition.
    Reuters: Ukraine employs Clearview AI facial recognition. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has reportedly been granted free access to the U.S. start-up’s system, which will help to identify individuals at checkpoints, Russian forces, and the deceased, as well as fight disinformation. The technology has not been offered to Russia, and has […] The post Reuters: Ukraine employs Clearview AI facial recognition. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian forces destroy 4 planes, 3 helicopters on March 13.
    The Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced that it had downed 7 Russian aircraft and an unmanned aerial vehicle on March 13 using anti-aircraft missiles. The post Ukrainian forces destroy 4 planes, 3 helicopters on March 13. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Captured Russian soldiers will face punishment in Ukraine or be used for prisoner exchange.
    Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk announced that Ukraine would follow international humanitarian laws when dealing with Russian POWs. The post Captured Russian soldiers will face punishment in Ukraine or be used for prisoner exchange. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Bermuda withdraws licenses for Russian-operated planes due to safety concerns.
    As of March 12, Bermuda’s aviation authority has suspended all Russian licenses as it is “unable to confidently approve these aircraft as being airworthy” due to sanctions against Russia, which have affected “the ability to sustain safety oversight.” It is estimated that the move will impact over 700 aircraft, according […] The post Bermuda withdraws licenses for Russian-operated planes due to safety concerns. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Russia threatens Western companies with arrests, asset seizures.
    Russian prosecutors issued warnings that companies may have their assets seized for pulling out of Russia, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing its sources. Additionally, they may arrest corporate leaders that criticize the government. The post Russia threatens Western companies with arrests, asset seizures. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kadyrov says he’s near Kyiv.
    A video published by Chechen TV channel Grozny on March 13 supposedly shows Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov speaking with Chechen fighters about an attack that they say took place near the Ukrainian capital. In a Telegram post, Kadyrov claimed he was approaching Kyiv. The post Kadyrov says he’s near Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    UK: Russia cut off Ukraine from international maritime trade.
    The U.K. Ministry of Defense stated that the Russian fleet established a blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports. The post UK: Russia cut off Ukraine from international maritime trade. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky warns NATO that ‘it’s a matter of time’ before Russia attacks their members.
    In a recent video address, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had warned NATO that without preventive sanctions, Russia would begin a war, and that Moscow would use Nord Stream 2 as a weapon. “Now it’s obvious,” he said. “Now I repeat again: If you do not close our sky, it […] The post Zelensky warns NATO that ‘it’s a matter of time’ before Russia attacks their members. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Britain welcomes Ukrainian children battling cancer, their families.
    U.K. Health Secretary Sajid David said that 21 children and their families arrived in London on March 13 and will receive appropriate medical care. The post Britain welcomes Ukrainian children battling cancer, their families. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine evacuates more than 5,550 civilians on March 13.
    The besieged city of Mariupol seen as the most urgent for evacuation was not mentioned in the list of nine humanitarian corridors that worked out today. Some 3,950 out of the total number were evacuated from towns and cities near Kyiv, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said. The post Ukraine evacuates more than 5,550 civilians on March 13. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

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    UK actor Benedict Cumberbatch wants to house Ukrainian refugees.
    Cumberbatch told Sky News that he hoped to participate in the new “Homes for Ukraine” program that offers accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. “Everyone needs to do as much as they can,” he said. The post UK actor Benedict Cumberbatch wants to house Ukrainian refugees. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Danilov: Russia plans to land troops in Odesa Oblast but Ukraine is ready.
    The Russian military planned to do this several days ago but the weather persuaded them against it and they went to Russian-occupied Crimea, Oleksiy Danilov, secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, said. They are coming back, but Ukrainian soldiers are on alert, he added. The post Danilov: Russia plans to land troops in Odesa Oblast but Ukraine is ready. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU’s next round of sanctions may target Russian businesspeople, propagandists.
    Oligarch Roman Abramovich is among the intended targets, according to a draft seen by the Financial Times. The package also includes sanctions against Kremlin-owned enterprises and a prohibition on new investments in the Russian energy sector. The final text is expected to be adopted on March 14, according to the […] The post EU’s next round of sanctions may target Russian businesspeople, propagandists. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Republican senior senator calls for no-fly zone over Ukraine.
    While visiting Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Rob Portman of Ohio urged the U.S. and NATO to close the sky over Ukraine contrary to Washington’s intelligence community worries that such a move would risk an escalation of the conflict. “I don’t understand why we’re not doing it,” he said. The post Republican senior senator calls for no-fly zone over Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces completely destroy 7 hospitals, damage additional 104.
    Moscow’s troops have also killed 6 medical personnel while severely injuring 12 more since the start of the all-out war, Health Minister Viktor Lyashko said. The post Russian forces completely destroy 7 hospitals, damage additional 104. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least 756 anti-war protestors detained in Russia on March 13.
    Independent monitoring group OVD-Info said police had arrested protestors in 37 Russian cities during demonstrations, with half of them in Moscow. CNN reported that journalists are among those detained. The post At least 756 anti-war protestors detained in Russia on March 13. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia counts on sanctions help from China.
    Despite the U.S. warning Beijing against helping Moscow to evade sanctions over Ukraine, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said his country is banking on that lifeline to withstand unprecedented Western sanctions. He noted that the sanctions had deprived Moscow of access to $300 billion of $640 billion in gold and […] The post Russia counts on sanctions help from China. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Sullivan: China to face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions.
    U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who is due to meet with China’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi in Rome on March 14, said Washington is closely monitoring Beijing’s moves to economically support Moscow and would “absolutely” impose consequences if needed. The post Sullivan: China to face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine denies Russia’s claim that it has killed 180 ‘foreign mercenaries’ in Lviv Oblast.
    Ukraine’s Defense Ministry spokesperson Markiyan Lubkivsky told CNN that it’s “pure Russian propaganda” and there were no foreign citizens among the 35 people killed in the missile attack on the military training ground in western Ukraine on March 13. The post Ukraine denies Russia’s claim that it has killed 180 ‘foreign mercenaries’ in Lviv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Instagram users in Russia are told service will cease from midnight.
    An email message from the state communications regulator advised users to move their photos and videos from Instagram before it was shut down while adding that they can switch to Russia’s own “competitive internet platforms.” The post Instagram users in Russia are told service will cease from midnight. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pope Francis issues toughest condemnation yet of Russia’s war.
    Without using the word “Russia” in his comments, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church said that the “unacceptable armed aggression” and “massacre” must stop. “Faced with the barbarity of killing of children, of innocents and unarmed civilians, no strategic reasons can hold up,” he told 25,000 people in Vatican’s […] The post Pope Francis issues toughest condemnation yet of Russia’s war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mykolaiv zoo asks public to buy tickets to save animals from starvation.
    The southern city has been under attack for days. The struggling zoo, which has been shut down, is asking the public to donate by buying tickets online. The post Mykolaiv zoo asks public to buy tickets to save animals from starvation. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Power supply restored at Chornobyl.
    The national grid operator Ukrenergo was able to restore power in Chornobyl’s nuclear power plant, which was captured by Russian occupiers earlier. The critical cooling system will operate normally again, according to Deputy Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko. The post Power supply restored at Chornobyl. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine seizes 23 trucks belonging to Russian, Belarusian companies.
    The local government said the trucks were nationalised in Volyn Oblast. Five of them were allocated to the State Border Guard, five to Ukraine’s military, and the rest will be used to transport humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The post Ukraine seizes 23 trucks belonging to Russian, Belarusian companies. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia claims it killed 180 ‘foreign mercenaries’ in missile strike on military training ground in western Ukraine.
    The Russian government added that it will continue killing foreign nationals in Ukraine, whom it considers mercenaries. Russia’s airstrike on Yavoriv military training ground in Lviv Oblast killed 35 people and injured 134, according to the Ukrainian authorities. The post Russia claims it killed 180 ‘foreign mercenaries’ in missile strike on military training ground in western Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Between 20,000 and 30,000 people rally in support of Ukraine in Berlin.
    The column of protesters demanding that Russia stops the war walked through the center of the German capital on March 13. The post Between 20,000 and 30,000 people rally in support of Ukraine in Berlin. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Journalists forbidden from entering Irpin after Russians kill US reporter on March 13.
    Irpin Mayor Oleksandr Markushyn said the measure was put in place to protect journalists and Ukrainian soldiers alike. The ban was put in place after Russian invaders killed U.S. journalist Brent Renaud and wounded his colleague Juan Arredondo on March 13 in Irpin, the satellite city outside of Kyiv. The post Journalists forbidden from entering Irpin after Russians kill US reporter on March 13. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mariupol city council: Death toll of civilians rises to 2,187.
    Russia bombed Mariupol, a besieged southeastern port city in Donetsk Oblast, at least 22 times in the last 24 hours, according to the city council. About 400,000 residents are stuck in the city, as Russia continues to block evacuation from Mariupol. The post Mariupol city council: Death toll of civilians rises to 2,187. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces strike at a school in Mykolaiv Oblast.
    Lifesavers are countering the fire and rescuing people who appeared to be under the debris of concrete due to the shelling, Mykolaiv Oblast Governor Vitaliy Kim said. No casualties have been reported yet. The post Russian forces strike at a school in Mykolaiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s Finance Minister: Nearly half of Russia’s reserves frozen by sanctions.
    Anton Siluanov said that $300 billion out of Russia’s $640 billion reserves have been frozen, Russian media Meduza reported. Russia is facing issues with debt repayment and will pay its debts in rubles to “unfriendly countries,” Siluanov said. The post Russia’s Finance Minister: Nearly half of Russia’s reserves frozen by sanctions. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WP: White House briefs TikTok influencers about Russia’s war in Ukraine.
    White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki gave key information about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to 30 TikTok stars on March 10, according to the Washington Post. “The White House has been closely watching TikTok’s rise as a dominant news source, leading to its decision to approach a select group of […] The post WP: White House briefs TikTok influencers about Russia’s war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Defense Ministry: Number of Russian casualties hasn’t changed for days due to slower offensive.
    The official data showing over 12,000 Russian troops killed hasn’t change since March 8 because of decreased confrontation on the ground, according to Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar. She added that collecting exact numbers is difficult and is “not the main priority.” The post Defense Ministry: Number of Russian casualties hasn’t changed for days due to slower offensive. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian General Staff: Russia is bringing fighters from Syria, Serbia, Nagorno-Karabakh to replenish troops in Ukraine.
    Russia is regrouping its troops for an offensive, Ukraine’s General Staff said on March 13. The post Ukrainian General Staff: Russia is bringing fighters from Syria, Serbia, Nagorno-Karabakh to replenish troops in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Thousands rally against Russian occupation in Kherson.
    Russian troops fired at the crowd with rubber bullets, according to local journalist Kostiantyn Ryzhenko and Ukrainska Pravda. Residents have repeatedly protested against occupation in Kherson, a regional capital in southern Ukraine, ever since Russian forces took control of the city on March 5. The post Thousands rally against Russian occupation in Kherson. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian occupiers kill New York Times contributor in Irpin.
    According to Andriy Nebytov, the head of the Kyiv Oblast police, video journalist Brent Renaud was killed on March 13 in Irpin, a satellite city outside of Kyiv that has been a hot spot of Russia’s war. Renaud was not on the NYT’s assignment in Ukraine. Two other journalists were […] The post Russian occupiers kill New York Times contributor in Irpin. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Fourth round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks may be held on March 14-15.
    Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration, announced the news. Delegations from Ukraine and Russia have already met three times in Belarus but with no significant results. The post Fourth round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks may be held on March 14-15. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Duda: Russia’s possible use of chemical weapons on Ukraine could be a ‘game-changer’ for NATO.
    Duda: Russia’s possible use of chemical weapons on Ukraine could be a ‘game-changer’ for NATO. Polish President Andrzej Duda said in an interview with BBC television on March 13, that Russia using chemical weapons or any weapons of mass destruction, could be a “game-changer” and could make NATO think seriously about […] The post Duda: Russia’s possible use of chemical weapons on Ukraine could be a ‘game-changer’ for NATO. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s war kills 85 Ukrainian children.
    Russia’s war kills 85 Ukrainian children. Almost 100 children have been injured since Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Prosecutor General’s Office reports. The post Russia’s war kills 85 Ukrainian children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    35 killed, 134 injured in Russia’s airstrike on Yavoriv military training ground near Lviv.
    The post 35 killed, 134 injured in Russia’s airstrike on Yavoriv military training ground near Lviv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: 1 Ukrainian dead, 7 injured in a bus crash in Italy.
    Reuters: 1 Ukrainian dead, 7 injured in a bus crash in Italy. A bus with around 50 Ukrainian passengers went off the road killing one passenger and injuring seven more in Forli, Italy, on March 13, Reuters report.  The post Reuters: 1 Ukrainian dead, 7 injured in a bus crash in Italy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mykolayiv governor: 9 people killed in the city overnight due to Russia’s air strikes.
    The post Mykolayiv governor: 9 people killed in the city overnight due to Russia’s air strikes. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian army imposes illegal curfew, banns protests, and arms in occupied cities.
    Russian army imposes illegal curfew, banns protests, and arms in occupied cities. Ukrainian media outlet ZN.UA obtained a photograph of an address of a so-called Russian commandant to the residents of Nova Kakhovka, Tavriysk, and Kakhovka, Russia-occupied cities in Kherson Oblast. According to the document, people are banned from unauthorised gatherings, spreading information […] The post Russian army imposes illegal curfew, banns protests, and arms in occupied cities. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    9 people killed, 57 injured in Russia’s air strike on Yavoriv military training ground in Lviv Oblast.
    9 people killed, 57 injured in Russia’s air strike on Yavoriv military training ground in Lviv Oblast. “According to preliminary data, more than 30 missiles were fired. The air defense system shot down some of them,” said Maksym Kozytskiy, head of Lviv regional administration. He added that the missiles were dropped […] The post 9 people killed, 57 injured in Russia’s air strike on Yavoriv military training ground in Lviv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian soldiers kidnap yet another mayor. Yevhen Matviiv, the city head of Dniprorudne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast was captured by the Russians, according to the local authorities.
    Russian soldiers kidnap yet another mayor. Yevhen Matviiv, the city head of Dniprorudne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast was captured by the Russians, according to the local authorities. “War crimes are becoming systemic,” said Olexandr Straukh, head of Zaporizhzhia regional administration. Matviiv is the second mayor Russian soldiers kidnaped since the war […] The post Russian soldiers kidnap yet another mayor. Yevhen Matviiv, the city head of Dniprorudne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast was captured by the Russians, according to the local authorities. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Evacuation train hit by shrapnel in Donetsk Oblast.
    The post Evacuation train hit by shrapnel in Donetsk Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian air strike hit residential building in Chernihiv.
    Russian air strike hit residential building in Chernihiv. At least one person diedafter an air strike by Russian forces hit a multistory residential building in Chernihiv overnight on March 13, according to Viacheslav Chaus, the head of Chernihiv Regional State Administration. The post Russian air strike hit residential building in Chernihiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces hit Ivano-Frankivsk airbase early on March 13.
    City mayor Ruslan Martsinkiv reported that the airport became the target of Russian attacks for the second day in row. He urged those who live close to the airport to relocate. The post Russian forces hit Ivano-Frankivsk airbase early on March 13. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    RFE/RL: Morgues in Belarus fill up with the bodies of Russian soldiers, locals say.
    Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine are being brought by truck to the morgues and then sent back to Russia by train or plane, according to residents who talked to RFE/RL. The morgues in Belarusian cities of Mozyr, Homel and Naroulia are reportedly full. The post RFE/RL: Morgues in Belarus fill up with the bodies of Russian soldiers, locals say. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces shell International Center for Peacekeeping and Security in Lviv Oblast.
    Early on March 13, Russian forces fired at least 8 missiles at the military training base, according to the Lviv regional administration. The base is 20 kilometers from the Polish border. No information about casualties has been reported yet. The post Russian forces shell International Center for Peacekeeping and Security in Lviv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    No evacuation planned for Sumy Oblast on March 13.
    Dmytro Zhyvytsky, the region’s governor, said they are working to ensure future evacuation routes. The post No evacuation planned for Sumy Oblast on March 13. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces damage Sviatohirsk Lavra church in Donetsk Oblast.
    The popular pilgrimage spot that belongs to Ukrainian Orthodox Church, but that is under the Moscow Patriarchate, was damaged on March 12, when Russian soldiers shelled the city of Sviatohirsk. At the time of attack, around 520 civilians and monks were at the site. The post Russian forces damage Sviatohirsk Lavra church in Donetsk Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WSJ: Moscow Stock Exchange to remain closed for third week.
    The Moscow Exchange said the country’s main stock market will stay closed until March 18. It has been closed since Feb. 25. The post WSJ: Moscow Stock Exchange to remain closed for third week. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Air raid alerts go off in almost every region of Ukraine.
    Sirens have been activated in the cities of Uman, Kharkiv, Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, Vinnytsia, Kyiv, Poltava, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, Lviv, Odesa, Volyn, Zaporizhzha, Berezivka, Izmail, Kiliya, Yuzhne, Chernomorsk, Bilyaivka, & Avdiivka, as well as the in Kyiv, Rivne, Chernihiv, Ternopil, Dnipro, Cherkasy and Sumy Oblasts. The post Air raid alerts go off in almost every region of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Serbia reverses course, won’t increase flights to Russia.
    Serbia earlier doubled its flights from Belgrade to Moscow in response to higher demand, but has since reversed the decision after sharp criticism. The country has refused to sanction Russia and has been used to circumvent airspace restrictions to Russian flights. The post Serbia reverses course, won’t increase flights to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: Sergeant Inna Derusova first woman to be awarded the Hero of Ukraine title posthumously.
    A field medic, she was killed during an artillery attack on Okhtyrka on Feb. 24, the first day of Russia’s invasion. She saved more than 10 soldiers that day. The post Zelensky: Sergeant Inna Derusova first woman to be awarded the Hero of Ukraine title posthumously. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops no longer in Ukraine’s port city of Skadovsk.
    According to the city’s mayor, Oleksandr Yakovlev, the situation in Skadovsk is under control and there is electricity, gas and water supply. On March 9, Russian military vehicles entered the city and Russian troops reportedly seized all the computers from the city council. The post Russian troops no longer in Ukraine’s port city of Skadovsk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Covid-19 patients face dilemma of infecting others while hiding in bomb shelters
    In late February, Kyiv resident Serhii Fokin had a tough decision to make: walk into a bomb shelter during an air raid and risk infecting those around him, or stay at home, risking being killed by a Russian missile. Fokin chose the second option, staying in his apartment’s corridor near […] The post Covid-19 patients face dilemma of infecting others while hiding in bomb shelters appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine evacuates 13,000 civilians through humanitarian corridors on March 12, twice as much as the day before.
    Around 8,000 people were evacuated from the city of Sumy alone, according to Deputy PM Iryna Vereshchuk. Fourteen corridors were planned, nine of them worked out. The post Ukraine evacuates 13,000 civilians through humanitarian corridors on March 12, twice as much as the day before. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

  • Open

    Eugene Czolij: NATO member states must provide Ukraine with fighter jets without further delay
    On 14-16 September 2005, over 170 heads of state and government met at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the 2005 World Summit, later described as the “largest gathering of world leaders in history,” and adopted the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document. The UN website states: “In paragraphs […] The post Eugene Czolij: NATO member states must provide Ukraine with fighter jets without further delay appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Danilov: Lithuania to become Putin’s next target if Russia wins the war against Ukraine.
    Ukraine’s intelligence indicates that Putin wants to target Lithuania, according to Oleksiy Danilov, secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. Lithuania was the first republic of the Soviet Union to proclaim independence. The post Danilov: Lithuania to become Putin’s next target if Russia wins the war against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Survey: Over 80% of Americans see Ukraine as ‘friendly’ or an ally, 70% consider Russia ‘unfriendly’ or an enemy.
    According to the survey by the international think tank YouGov, the vast majority of the U.S. now perceive Ukraine as favorably as they perceive France, Germany, and Japan. Only three countries – Britain, Canada, and Australia – are perceived more favorably. The post Survey: Over 80% of Americans see Ukraine as ‘friendly’ or an ally, 70% consider Russia ‘unfriendly’ or an enemy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    57 people, mostly killed civilians, buried in mass grave in churchyard in Bucha, local activist reports.
    There have been many reports of the Russian forces killing civilians in Bucha, a satellite town near Kyiv. According to a local activist Oleksandr Ostapa, 57 bodies have been buried near a church in Bucha, 53 of them civilians. “They will have to be identified later,” he said. The post 57 people, mostly killed civilians, buried in mass grave in churchyard in Bucha, local activist reports. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    2 Russian helicopters shot down in Kherson Oblast.
    The Ukrainian military reports that one of the pilots survived and will be taken to the hospital. The post 2 Russian helicopters shot down in Kherson Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    FM Dmytro Kuleba: Russians plan to organize a sham ‘referendum’ in Kherson.
    The Russian forces, who control the southern Ukrainian city since March 5, will try to stage a separatist referendum to create a “Kherson people’s republic,” mimicking what Russians did in eastern Ukraine with Donetsk and Luhansk in 2014. The post FM Dmytro Kuleba: Russians plan to organize a sham ‘referendum’ in Kherson. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    In 4 days, 2 million Ukrainians apply for $215 government assistance.
    Individual entrepreneurs and officially employed Ukrainians from the regions directly affected by the war can receive $215 from the state. Applications are accepted via Diia, a state services app. The post In 4 days, 2 million Ukrainians apply for $215 government assistance. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    SBU: Russian troops near Kharkiv were ordered to shoot civilians.
    The State Security Service published an intercepted phone call between occupiers indicating that they received an order from the command to kill everyone, including children. According to the conversation, a sniper sitting on the tower shot three civilians who simply shone a flashlight towards the occupiers. (edited) The post SBU: Russian troops near Kharkiv were ordered to shoot civilians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Peace talks between Ukraine, Russia continue via video conference
    The delegations met in person three times, with no conclusive results. The last meeting took place on March 7. Among the top priorities is the expansion of humanitarian corridors, especially for the encircled city of Mariupol. The post Peace talks between Ukraine, Russia continue via video conference appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Defense ministry: Russian forces shoot at evacuating civilians, kill 7.
    According to the ministry’s intelligence unit, the attack took place on March 11 as a column of women and children was moving out of the village Peremoha in Kyiv Oblast, using the approved evacuation corridor. Seven people were killed, including one child. The post Defense ministry: Russian forces shoot at evacuating civilians, kill 7. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Minister: Germany to stop most Russian oil imports by end of 2022.
    Minister: Germany to stop most Russian oil imports by end of 2022. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck  also told the Frankfurter Algemeine Zeitung in a March 12 interview that Germany would stop importing Russian coal by this fall. The post Minister: Germany to stop most Russian oil imports by end of 2022. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Biden allocates $200 million in military aid for Ukraine.
    The post Biden allocates $200 million in military aid for Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Forbes: Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian equipment worth $5.1 billion.
    Forbes: Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian equipment worth $5.1 billion. According to Ukraine’s General Staff, Ukrainian troops have destroyed 2,593 units of Russian military equipment. The post Forbes: Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian equipment worth $5.1 billion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    War Stories: Evacuees risk their lives as they flee to Kyiv
    While Ukrainian forces have, so far, successfully held off the Russian troops from taking Kyiv, the towns around the capital have become some of the most intense battlegrounds of the ongoing war. Russia seized the outlying suburban towns with vehicles and infantry, setting up checkpoints and, in many cases, cutting […] The post War Stories: Evacuees risk their lives as they flee to Kyiv appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 8 min )
    Zelensky says 500-600 Russian soldiers taken prisoner.
    Zelensky says 500-600 Russian soldiers taken prisoner. He told foreign journalists he could not give a more exact number because it is always changing. The post Zelensky says 500-600 Russian soldiers taken prisoner. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Scholz, Macron urge Putin to call immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.
    Scholz, Macron urge Putin to call immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron made the proposal during a call with the Russian dictator on March 12. The post Scholz, Macron urge Putin to call immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky proposes meeting Putin in Jerusalem.
    Zelensky proposes meeting Putin in Jerusalem. The president of Ukraine told foreign journalists on March 12 that he had suggested to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett that he act as an intermediary. The post Zelensky proposes meeting Putin in Jerusalem. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky says 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers killed during Russian invasion.
    Zelensky says 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers killed during Russian invasion. Zelensky mentioned the figure – Ukraine’s first estimate of its casualties in the war – during an interview with foreign journalists. The post Zelensky says 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers killed during Russian invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: To seize Kyiv, they will have to destroy it.
    The post Zelensky: To seize Kyiv, they will have to destroy it. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Energy Ministry says 960,000 Ukrainians left without electricity.
    Energy Ministry says 960,000 Ukrainians left without electricity. The ministry also said on March 12 that 260,000 Ukrainians have to live without natural gas supplies due to Russia’s war against Ukraine. The post Energy Ministry says 960,000 Ukrainians left without electricity. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: This is the biggest blow to the Russian army in decades.
    The post Zelensky: This is the biggest blow to the Russian army in decades. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops disrupt evacuation from Sumy Oblast. Dmytro Zhyvytsky, governor of the region, said on Telegram on March 12 that evacuation from the city of Okhtyrka had been disrupted by artillery fire.
    The post Russian troops disrupt evacuation from Sumy Oblast. Dmytro Zhyvytsky, governor of the region, said on Telegram on March 12 that evacuation from the city of Okhtyrka had been disrupted by artillery fire. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    MoneyGram suspends services in Russia due to war against Ukraine.
    MoneyGram suspends services in Russia due to war against Ukraine. The U.S. money transfer system said on March 11 that it hoped for a “peaceful resolution to protect civilians across all impacted regions.” The post MoneyGram suspends services in Russia due to war against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Israeli prime minister denies proposing surrender to Zelensky.
    The post Israeli prime minister denies proposing surrender to Zelensky. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military intelligence: Russia develops two scenarios to threaten world with nuclear explosions.
    Ukraine’s military intelligence: Russia develops two scenarios to threaten world with nuclear explosions. According to the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov, Russia can either set fire to radioactive forests or use artillery to bombard the storage depots for nuclear materials, both leading to environmental catastrophes. In both cases, Russia […] The post Ukraine’s military intelligence: Russia develops two scenarios to threaten world with nuclear explosions. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia concentrates military power for Kyiv assault
    The operative lull in the battle for Kyiv over the last few days seems to be running to its end. New indications suggest Russia is getting ready to relaunch a massive offensive in the region, the war’s main goal.  Despite a very complicated situation with many of its main axes […] The post Russia concentrates military power for Kyiv assault appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 8 min )
    NPR: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant veered near disaster.
    According to NPR’s analysis of the attack’s footage, Russian forces repeatedly fired heavy weapons in the direction of the plant’s massive reactor buildings, which housed dangerous nuclear fuel, and turned away Ukrainian firefighters even as a fire raged out of control. The post NPR: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant veered near disaster. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv authorities offer to set up Wi-Fi in bomb shelters.
    The Kyiv City State Administration has launched a website, wifi.kyivcity.gov.ua, where residents can leave a request for getting an Internet connection provided. The post Kyiv authorities offer to set up Wi-Fi in bomb shelters. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Russian occupiers seize eastern outskirts of Mariupol.
    According to Ukraine’s armed forces, the Russian forces are attempting to seize the cities of Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, and Severodenetsk, Luhansk Oblast. The post Ukraine’s military: Russian occupiers seize eastern outskirts of Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia brings 11 engineers to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
    According to Petro Kotin, the head of Ukraine’s state-run nuclear company Energoatom, Russian occupiers announced to the plant’s staff that it no longer belongs to Ukraine and it has to operate according to the orders of Rosatom, the Russian state atomiс energy corporation. The post Russia brings 11 engineers to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Belarus says it will rotate troops on Ukraine’s border.
    Belarus Defense Ministry said it was sending five battalion tactical groups to replace five others that had been on the border to prevent “nationalist formations, illegal weapons and explosives” from getting into Belarus from Ukraine. Ukrainian Defense Ministry earlier warned that Belarus may be preparing to join Russia’s war in […] The post Belarus says it will rotate troops on Ukraine’s border. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia threatens to target foreign military aid convoys to Ukraine.
    The post Russia threatens to target foreign military aid convoys to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WP: US considers providing more advanced weapons to Ukraine.
    The U.S. is working with the European allies to expedite “more sophisticated” air defense systems and other weapons, the Washington Post reports. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said that the U.S. is committed to arming Kyiv with “the kinds of capabilities that we know the Ukrainians need and are using very […] The post WP: US considers providing more advanced weapons to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Local official: Vasylkiv military airfield completely destroyed.
    The airfield in Vasylkiv, Kyiv Oblast, was attacked by Russian forces with 8 missiles at 7 a.m. on March 12, said the city’s mayor Nataliia Balasynovych. The local oil depot has also been destroyed, while an ammunition depot caught fire. The post Local official: Vasylkiv military airfield completely destroyed. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s war kills 79 Ukrainian children.
    According to Prosecutor General’s Office, almost 100 children have been injured since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. The post Russia’s war kills 79 Ukrainian children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Melitopol residents rally demanding to free mayor abducted by Russian occupiers.
    According to Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy chief of staff for President Volodymyr Zelensky, over 2,000 residents of Melitopol, a city in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, gathered near the city administration building on March 12 for a protest. Tymoshenko said that Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov was abducted by Russian forces a day earlier. The post Melitopol residents rally demanding to free mayor abducted by Russian occupiers. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Bloomberg: Russia loses over $30 billion of its GDP since the start of all-out invasion.
    Russia has lost more than $30 billion of its annual gross domestic product, Bloomberg reports, while the country’s output has already fallen by about 2%, which rivals the decline in 2020. Its full-year GDP is expected to slump by about 9% in 2022. The post Bloomberg: Russia loses over $30 billion of its GDP since the start of all-out invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ammunition depot in Vasylkiv, Kyiv Oblast, on fire.
    According to Kyiv Oblast police, the fire broke out following a heavy Russian attack with 6 missiles at the local military airfield at about 7 a.m. The post Ammunition depot in Vasylkiv, Kyiv Oblast, on fire. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Several fires in Kyiv Oblast after Russian attacks overnight.
    An oil depot is on fire in Vasylkiv, 36 km south of Kyiv and another was hit in the village of Kryachky. In the village of Kvitneve, a warehouse for frozen food products is on fire after Russian shelling. No casualties have been reported yet. The post Several fires in Kyiv Oblast after Russian attacks overnight. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia begins mobilizing troops in Donbas and Crimea.
    According to the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov, Russia is also transferring new units from the central and eastern parts of Russia to replenish reserves. The post Russia begins mobilizing troops in Donbas and Crimea. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Explosions reported in Dnipro.
    The city’s mayor Borys Filatov says Ukraine’s air defense systems repelled the early morning attack. No casualties were reported. The post Explosions reported in Dnipro. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine temporarily abolishes excise tax and reduces VAT on fuel.
    Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko wrote on Facebook on March 11 that the changes are intended to avoid fuel shortages at gas stations and curb any sharp rise in price. The post Ukraine temporarily abolishes excise tax and reduces VAT on fuel. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Italy seizes $578 million mega yacht owned by Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko.
    The vessel, called “SY A,” is one of the largest superyachts in the world, according to its manufacturer, Nobiskrug. Melnichenko was sanctioned by the European Union on March 9 as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The post Italy seizes $578 million mega yacht owned by Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU diplomats visit Lviv in show of support for Ukraine’s quest for candidate status
    While European leaders have poured cold water on Ukraine’s ambitious hope of a quick ascension to the EU, efforts continue to bring the eastern nation closer to achieving its long-awaited goal.  Ever since Russia unleashed its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky and his top officials have repeatedly called […] The post EU diplomats visit Lviv in show of support for Ukraine’s quest for candidate status appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    EU diplomats visit Lviv in show of support for Ukraine’s quest for candidate status
    While European leaders have poured cold water on Ukraine’s ambitious hope of a quick ascension to the EU, efforts continue to bring the eastern nation closer to achieving its long-awaited goal.  Ever since Russia unleashed its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky and his top officials have repeatedly called […] The post EU diplomats visit Lviv in show of support for Ukraine’s quest for candidate status appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine starts repairing damaged power lines near Chornobyl power plant.
    The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said Ukrainian technicians have started repairing damaged power lines to the power plant site to restore electricity supply that was entirely cut off earlier in the week. The post Ukraine starts repairing damaged power lines near Chornobyl power plant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN experts: New Russian media law puts Russians in “total information blackout.”
    Independent UN experts stated on March 11 that Russia’s implementation of a “punitive ‘fake war news’ law is an alarming move by the government to gag and blindfold an entire population.” The post UN experts: New Russian media law puts Russians in “total information blackout.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WSJ: US hedge funds told to freeze Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s assets.
    The Wall Street Journal reported on March 11 that U.S. hedge funds were instructed to freeze Abramovich’s assets following sanctions by the U.K. government on March 10. The instructions likely thwart the oligarch’s recent efforts to sell his interests in a series of hedge funds. The post WSJ: US hedge funds told to freeze Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s assets. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    CNN: Explosions heard in Kyiv.
    Chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward noted “a nonstop volley… of just heavy booms in the distance” in the early hours of March 12. Heavy fighting continues in the areas outside Kyiv, including in Bucha, Irpin, and Hostomel. The post CNN: Explosions heard in Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine sets up a department to treat Russian POWs.
    The Cabinet of Ministers created the Coordination Headquarters for Treatment of Prisoners of War to help correctly treat and process captured Russian soldiers. The post Ukraine sets up a department to treat Russian POWs. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WHO predicts rise in Covid-19 due to Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine.
    The World Health Organization said on March 11 the rise would likely be due to an increase in the movement of people, low vaccination rates in Ukraine and some receiving countries, and a halt in vaccinations, treatment and testing. The post WHO predicts rise in Covid-19 due to Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: At least 2.5 million Ukrainians have fled the country since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24.
    According to the United Nations refugee agency, an estimated 4 million people may flee Ukraine. The post UN: At least 2.5 million Ukrainians have fled the country since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Poland’s lower house of parliament approves law to increase military.
    The law will increase Poland’s annual defense budget to 3% of GDP from the current 2%. The military will also grow from 110,000 to 250,000 troops, and territorial defense forces will be created with 50,000 members. The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the Senate and the signature of President […] The post Poland’s lower house of parliament approves law to increase military. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    NBU: Banking system remains functional under challenging conditions, no significant outflow of funds.
    The National Bank of Ukraine reported that despite the war, all systems are operating and obligations are met as it made preparations ahead of the invasion. The post NBU: Banking system remains functional under challenging conditions, no significant outflow of funds. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US treasury announces new round of sanctions against Russian oligarchs, lawmakers.
    The new sanctions target oligarch Viktor Vekselberg and three family members of President Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov. The package also targets 10 people on the board of VTB Bank and 12 members of the Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament, including Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin and Communist party leader […] The post US treasury announces new round of sanctions against Russian oligarchs, lawmakers. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

  • Open

    Russian forces control 70% of the territory of the Luhansk Oblast. Serhiy Gaidai, head of the Luhansk regional state administration, called on the people to remain vigilant and not to help the invading forces. He also claimed that residents are being connected to Russian state TV.
    The post Russian forces control 70% of the territory of the Luhansk Oblast. Serhiy Gaidai, head of the Luhansk regional state administration, called on the people to remain vigilant and not to help the invading forces. He also claimed that residents are being connected to Russian state TV. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    State Border Guard Service: Warsaw and Krakow can no longer accept refugees. Over the course of two weeks, 80-100 thousand Ukrainians arrived in Krakow, 200 thousand in Warsaw. Both are now unable to accept any more Ukrainian refugees.
    The post State Border Guard Service: Warsaw and Krakow can no longer accept refugees. Over the course of two weeks, 80-100 thousand Ukrainians arrived in Krakow, 200 thousand in Warsaw. Both are now unable to accept any more Ukrainian refugees. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Duda: Russian aggressors must answer to international courts for genocide in Ukraine.
    Duda: Russian aggressors must answer to international courts for genocide in Ukraine. “We cannot allow Russia to conquer a free and independent Ukraine,” Polish President Andrzej Duda said during a speech to representatives of the Sejm and Senate, “we must increase our efforts to and support the Ukrainian people who are […] The post Duda: Russian aggressors must answer to international courts for genocide in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Erdogan: If West had responded to annexation of Crimea, there would be no war now.
    Erdogan: If West had responded to annexation of Crimea, there would be no war now. In a speech delivered at the opening ceremony of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the West’ insufficient response to the 2014 invasion of Crimea led to the current conflict. “If […] The post Erdogan: If West had responded to annexation of Crimea, there would be no war now. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Kuleba: ‘We need planes to stop Russian war crimes.’
    Kuleba: ‘We need planes to stop Russian war crimes.’ In a post on Twitter, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has appealed to the world to provide Ukraine with fighter aircraft to stop Russian war crimes, such as the mass murder of civilians in Mariupol. The post Kuleba: ‘We need planes to stop Russian war crimes.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops routed near Mykolayiv.
    The post Russian troops routed near Mykolayiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: War in Ukraine could raise food prices by 20%.
    The post UN: War in Ukraine could raise food prices by 20%. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN has evidence of Russian use of cluster munitions.
    UN has evidence of Russian use of cluster munitions. According to the spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the UN has received “credible reports of several cases of Russian forces using cluster munitions, including in populated areas.” The statement mentions the use of cluster bombs in an incident […] The post UN has evidence of Russian use of cluster munitions. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia prevents evacuations from Izyum.
    The post Russia prevents evacuations from Izyum. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    White House: ‘Strong indications’ Russia committing war crimes in Ukraine.
    The post White House: ‘Strong indications’ Russia committing war crimes in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    E.U announces new sanctions, luxury goods and crypto ban. The fourth pacakge of sanctions, set to be imposed on Saturday, will end Russia’s “most-favoured-nation” and revoke the benefits that Russia enjoys as a WTO member.
    The post E.U announces new sanctions, luxury goods and crypto ban. The fourth pacakge of sanctions, set to be imposed on Saturday, will end Russia’s “most-favoured-nation” and revoke the benefits that Russia enjoys as a WTO member. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Macron: Food supplies to be ‘profoundly destabilized’ by war.
    Macron: Food supplies to be ‘profoundly destabilized’ by war. In a press conferences in Versailles on Friday, the French president expressed concerns that the war in Ukraine would endanger Europe and Africa’s food supply. Both Europe and Africa are reliant on imports Russian and Ukrainian agricultural products. The post Macron: Food supplies to be ‘profoundly destabilized’ by war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia may intensify missile strikes and shelling.
    The post Russia may intensify missile strikes and shelling. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian authorities arrest Russian artillery spotters in Severodonetsk.
    Ukrainian authorities arrest Russian artillery spotters in Severodonetsk. The SBU has detained Russian artillery spotters who were caught on the streets of Severodonetsk. The traitors gave information to the enemy about the deployment of military equipment and troop movements. The Russian military then shelled these areas. The post Ukrainian authorities arrest Russian artillery spotters in Severodonetsk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 200 civilians, 11 children killed in Kharkiv by Russian invaders.
    Over 200 civilians, 11 children killed in Kharkiv by Russian invaders. In the last 24 hours, 10 civilians, including 3 children were killed, according to Head of the Investigative Department of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Kharkiv Serhiy Bolvinov. The post Over 200 civilians, 11 children killed in Kharkiv by Russian invaders. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Biden warns Russia will pay a ‘severe price’ if it uses chemical weapons in Ukraine.
    The U.S. president refused to divulge specific information about the intelligence he had received, following a question from a White House reporter. In a similar statement on March 10, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he fears the use of chemical weapons by Russia. The post Biden warns Russia will pay a ‘severe price’ if it uses chemical weapons in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US, EU, G7 to strip Russia of favored trade status.
    U.S. President Joe Biden has stated that the U.S., the EU and G7 will strip Russia of its permanent normal trade status, allowing the countries to raise tariffs on Russian goods. Biden also said that the U.S.and G7 would seek to deny Russia the ability to borrow funds from “leading […] The post US, EU, G7 to strip Russia of favored trade status. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Belarus may launch attack on Ukraine today, on March 11.
    According to Ukraine’s Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security, Belarusian forces may launch an assault against Ukraine at 9 p.m. The warning came following an alleged Russian attack at Belarussian territory from Ukrainian air space. Russian forces have already used Belarus as a staging ground for its invasion of […] The post Belarus may launch attack on Ukraine today, on March 11. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    City council: 1,582 Mariupol residents killed by Russia.
    During 12 days of the blockade of the city in Donetsk Oblast, Russian forces have shelled residential neighborhoods and killed 1582 civilians, according to the Mariupol City Council. The post City council: 1,582 Mariupol residents killed by Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pregnant woman prevented by Russians from going to a hospital, forced to have birth monitored online.
    Local Mykolaiv official Maksym Beznosenko said that the woman was threatened at gunpoint by Russian occupiers when attempting to seek medical assistance at a nearby hospital while in labor on March 11. The childbirth was instead monitored by an obstetrician through a video call. The post Pregnant woman prevented by Russians from going to a hospital, forced to have birth monitored online. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Melitopol mayor allegedly abducted by Russian occupiers.
    Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy chief of staff for President Volodymyr Zelensky, said Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov was abducted by Russian forces, according to preliminary information. Melitopol is a city in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, southeastern Ukraine. The post Melitopol mayor allegedly abducted by Russian occupiers. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine looks for means to use Russia’s seized reserves as war reparations.
    Deputy Minister of Economy Denys Kudin said that the $415 billion of Russia’s foreign exchange reserves already seized by Western countries could cover the war reparations. Ukraine is currently looking for ways to receive this sum. The post Ukraine looks for means to use Russia’s seized reserves as war reparations. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least $120 billion in infrastructure damage by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
    According to Deputy Minister of Economy Denys Kudin, “this number will be growing every day.” The post At least $120 billion in infrastructure damage by Russia’s war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    CBC: Canada sanctions Russian oligarch Abramovich, 32 agencies associated with Russia’s military and security.
    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement on March 11, noting that the intended aim is for Russian officials and oligarchs to be unable to “profit or benefit from economic activities in Canada.” Roman Abramovich holds a 28% stake in a Canada-based steel company, Evraz. The post CBC: Canada sanctions Russian oligarch Abramovich, 32 agencies associated with Russia’s military and security. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Russian jets strike at Belarussian territory from Ukrainian air space.
    At 2:30 p.m. on March 11, Russian aircraft attacked Belarus village Kopani from the Ukrainian air space. Ukraine considers the alleged attack to be a provocation to drag Belarus into Russia’s war against Ukraine. Several Belarus media reported they found no confirmation of the strike. The post Ukraine’s military: Russian jets strike at Belarussian territory from Ukrainian air space. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia blocks Instagram.
    Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision in the Sphere of Telecom, Information Technologies and Mass Communications has blocked Instagram after its parent company, Meta, said it would relax its hate speech policy, allowing calls for violence against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian troops fighting in Ukraine. The post Russia blocks Instagram. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Ukraine’s intelligence: Russia prepares provocation in Chornobyl.
    The intelligence reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has given an order to stage a disaster at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant and pin it on Ukraine. The plant, controlled by Russians since Feb. 24, is cut from power and disconnected from the International Atomic Energy Agency’s monitoring systems. The post Ukraine’s intelligence: Russia prepares provocation in Chornobyl. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Majority of Germans support giving up Russian gas and oil imports, supplying arms to Ukraine.
    According to a recent survey, 55% of German respondents are in favor of cutting energy ties with Russia because of Moscow’s war against Ukraine, Der Tagesspiegel reported. Unlike in February, 67% agreed that Germany should deliver weapons to Ukraine. The post Majority of Germans support giving up Russian gas and oil imports, supplying arms to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Village residents help police capture 29 Russian occupiers in Sumy Oblast.
    According to the National Police, residents reported seeing a group of suspects in a military uniform to the police and the authority immediately responded. The Russian soldiers are now in the hands of law enforcement agencies. The post Village residents help police capture 29 Russian occupiers in Sumy Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Two more Ukrainian soldiers found dead under rubble of Lutsk airfield following Russian attack.
    A total of four Ukrainian soldiers were killed, six more were injured, according to the mayor of Lutsk, a regional capital in northwestern Ukraine, Ihor Polishchuk. The post Two more Ukrainian soldiers found dead under rubble of Lutsk airfield following Russian attack. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Zelensky: Current sanctions not enough.
    In a recent address, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that since Russia continues its aggression against Ukraine “then sanctions packages against Russia are not enough, and I expect — we are already working on this today — new sanctions from our partners,” he said. “Russia must pay for this terrible war, […] The post Zelensky: Current sanctions not enough. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: It’s impossible to predict when but Ukraine will win.
    “We have already reached a strategic turning point. We are already moving towards our goal, our victory,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a recent address. “We need time, patience, our wisdom, energy, we need to do our job to the best of our abilities.” The post Zelensky: It’s impossible to predict when but Ukraine will win. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    2 civilians killed, 2 injured as Russians strike stadium and library in Chernihiv.
    Three more people remain under the rubble. The attack came on March 11. The post 2 civilians killed, 2 injured as Russians strike stadium and library in Chernihiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 50,000 households without electricity in Sumy Oblast.
    According to the head of the Sumy regional state administration Dmytro Zhyvytskyy, over 100 households are also left without gas. The post Over 50,000 households without electricity in Sumy Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK Defense Ministry: Russia likely wants to resume offensive on Kyiv.
    According to the data published by the U.K. Defense Ministry, Russia is likely pursuing to reset and re-posture its forces to renew its offensive in the coming days. “This will probably include operations against the capital Kyiv.” The post UK Defense Ministry: Russia likely wants to resume offensive on Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russians strike psychoneurological asylum in Kharkiv.
    The number of victims is yet unknown. According to Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Synehubov, 73 people were evacuated, but 330 were still at the asylum at the moment of the attack. Many of them are people with disabilities. The post Russians strike psychoneurological asylum in Kharkiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    2 killed, 6 injured as Russia attacks Lutsk airfield.
    According to Yuriy Poguliaiko, the head of Volyn regional state administration, Russian forces fired four missiles at a military airbase in Lutsk, killing two Ukrainian soldiers and injuring six. The post 2 killed, 6 injured as Russia attacks Lutsk airfield. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    More than 2 million people evacuate from Ukraine’s hot spots by rail since the start of Russia’s invasion.
    226,000 of them fled abroad. State railway operator says that the main evacuation trains depart from Kyiv and Kharkiv, while Poland is the most popular international destination. The post More than 2 million people evacuate from Ukraine’s hot spots by rail since the start of Russia’s invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Riga renames street housing Russian Embassy the Independent Ukraine Street.
    The city authorities past the decision on March 10, according to Latvian news site Delfi. Now the street will now be known as “Ukrainas neatkarības iela” in Latvian. The post Riga renames street housing Russian Embassy the Independent Ukraine Street. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Trendy restaurants in Kyiv switch to cook for army, hospitals, elderly amid war
    Editor’s note: The Kyiv Independent isn’t sharing the names of the restaurants in this story for security reasons. Before the war, one restaurant in central Kyiv was always packed, no matter the time of the day. It was a popular spot among creative youth and foreigners.  In usual times, it […] The post Trendy restaurants in Kyiv switch to cook for army, hospitals, elderly amid war appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Russian occupiers shell Sumy Oblast overnight, kill 2 civilians.
    The attack on Kerdylivshchyna village was reported by the head of the Sumy Regional State Administration Dmytro Zhyvytskyi. The post Russian occupiers shell Sumy Oblast overnight, kill 2 civilians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Chernihiv left without water after Russian strikes.
    Russian forces hit the northern city’s water supply networks, according to local water management company Chernihivvodokanal. The company has identified the area of impact and announced it will take between three to four hours to repair. It is also urging citizens to report any damaged water pipes.ed water pipes. The post Chernihiv left without water after Russian strikes. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian air strikes hit Dnipro, Lutsk, Ivano-Frankivsk early on March 11.
    Three airstrikes by Russian forces hit residential areas in Dnipro, killing one person, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. Explosions were reported in western Ivano-Frankivsk near its airport, according to the city’s mayor Ruslan Martsinkiv. Four explosions were also reported near an airfield in the northwestern city of Lutsk, according to […] The post Russian air strikes hit Dnipro, Lutsk, Ivano-Frankivsk early on March 11. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU meets on Russian military aggression against Ukraine.
    At a meeting on March 10, EU leaders condemned the “unspeakable suffering” Russia has brought on the Ukrainian people and said in a statement that they “will not leave Ukraine alone.” While the leaders acknowledged Ukraine’s EU aspirations, Reuters reported that the leaders were cautious about fast tracking the country’s […] The post EU meets on Russian military aggression against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US Senate passes spending bill that includes $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine.
    The bill includes roughly $6.5 billion for the Department of Defense, nearly $4 billion for the State Department and around $2.8 billion for the U.S. Agency for International Development for humanitarian assistance. The post US Senate passes spending bill that includes $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Andriy Shevchenko: Putin won’t stop at Ukraine
    To all our friends in the West: We know that you want to postpone a possible direct engagement, a direct war with the Russians… I’d like to be wrong, but I think it’s quite obvious that the direction we are heading in… is a direct war and direct action between […] The post Andriy Shevchenko: Putin won’t stop at Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Humanitarian crisis deepens in Mariupol.
    Humanitarian aid has not been able to reach the besieged southern city for the 6th day in a row, mayor Vadym Boychenko said in a video appeal. The evacuation of Mariupol’s civilians has failed as well due to incessant shelling. The post Humanitarian crisis deepens in Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine asks to withdraw over 300 peacekeepers from UN missions.
    Ukraine has requested to withdraw its remaining uniformed personnel serving with five U.N. peacekeeping operations in Mali, Cyprus, Abyei, South Sudan and Kosovo. This includes 250 troops, 36 staff officers and experts on mission, and 22 police officers. The post Ukraine asks to withdraw over 300 peacekeepers from UN missions. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US will not send Patriot defense systems to Ukraine.
    A senior U.S. defense official told reporters on March 10 that there is no talk at the Pentagon of sending Patriot surface-to-air missile batteries to Ukraine, as they would require U.S. troops on the ground to operate them. “We have made (it) very clear, there will be no U.S. troops […] The post US will not send Patriot defense systems to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    CNN: Stalled 64-km-long Russian convoy near Kyiv largely dispersed.
    Satellite images taken on March 10 show the Russian military convoy northwest of Kyiv has “largely dispersed and redeployed,” Maxar Technologies says. Some parts of the convoy have “repositioned” in forests, while others have been seen sitting on roadways in residential areas. The post CNN: Stalled 64-km-long Russian convoy near Kyiv largely dispersed. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: WHO says it advised Ukraine to destroy stored pathogens in health labs to prevent disease leaks.
    The World Health Organization, concerned with Russia’s military advance in Ukraine, advised destroying “high-threat” pathogens stored in public health laboratories, the agency told Reuters on March 10. Ukraine has public health laboratories researching how to mitigate the threats of dangerous diseases affecting both animals and humans including, Covid-19. The post Reuters: WHO says it advised Ukraine to destroy stored pathogens in health labs to prevent disease leaks. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    IMF: Default no longer an “unlikely event” for Russia.
    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that the IMF predicts a deep recession of the Russian economy. In addition, Georgieva highlighted that the IMF does not have any interactions with the Russian Government and its Moscow office is non-operational at the moment. The post IMF: Default no longer an “unlikely event” for Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Two columns of advancing Russian forces and ten enemy aircraft were destroyed on March 10.
    According to Ukraine’s armed forces, the columns were Russian airborne troops and tanks, IFVs, and Grads. The aircraft consisted mainly of Su-25s and Su-34s. The post Ukraine’s military: Two columns of advancing Russian forces and ten enemy aircraft were destroyed on March 10. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Danilov: “We did not expect this to happen from Belarus. We did not expect such a stab in the back.”
    Head of the National Security and Defense Council, Oleksiy Danilov, said Ukraine had expected Russia to focus their invasion on Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk, and Luhansk Oblasts, but had not expected Russian forces to enter the country through Belarus. The post Danilov: “We did not expect this to happen from Belarus. We did not expect such a stab in the back.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia says it could seize assets of Western companies that have left the country.
    Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said in a video published on state media that he backs plans to introduce external management and the transfer of these enterprises to those who want to work. The post Russia says it could seize assets of Western companies that have left the country. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia bombs Kharkiv institute, home to experimental nuclear reactor.
    The State Inspectorate for Nuclear Regulation of Ukraine announced that the facility was struck, damaging the exterior and possibly numerous labs throughout the building. The post Russia bombs Kharkiv institute, home to experimental nuclear reactor. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN Security Council to meet over Russia’s claims of “military biological activities of the US on the territory of Ukraine.”
    Russia requested the meeting to discuss unsubstantiated claims that Ukraine is operating biological and chemical labs with the support of the U.S. The U.S. has denied the accusations. The meeting is scheduled for March 11. The post UN Security Council to meet over Russia’s claims of “military biological activities of the US on the territory of Ukraine.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia puts forth new requirements for humanitarian corridors.
    Russia is demanding lists of all evacuating vehicles and accompanying officials and forbids any communications equipment, except for Red Cross representatives. The corridors are planned for Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Mariupol. The post Russia puts forth new requirements for humanitarian corridors. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: Facebook to temporarily allow posts calling for violence against Russians, calls for Putin’s death.
    According to internal emails seen by Reuters on March 10, Meta will change its moderation policy in some countries to allow for calls of violence against Russians in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The temporary changes apply to Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Russia and Ukraine. The post Reuters: Facebook to temporarily allow posts calling for violence against Russians, calls for Putin’s death. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

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    Mayor: Russian troops shell Mariupol every 30 minutes.
    Russian invaders have shelled residential areas in Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, incessantly with artillery and rocket systems, according to mayor Vadym Boychenko. Russian forces have also prevented the evacuation of civilians from the city, who have been in dire conditions. The post Mayor: Russian troops shell Mariupol every 30 minutes. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Twitter deletes Russian embassy disinformation posts.
    The social network has deleted tweets from the Russian Embassy in the U.K. which attempted to deny Russian involvement in the March 9 attack on a hospital in Mariupol. Twitter said it had removed the posts for denying violent incidents. The post Twitter deletes Russian embassy disinformation posts. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian invaders shoot at pensioners in their car.
    In Makarov, Kyiv Oblast, a Russian Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) fired upon a civilian car containing an elderly man and woman, according to Kyiv police. Both were killed. The post Russian invaders shoot at pensioners in their car. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reznikov: Russian forces killed more civilians than Ukrainian service personnel.
    Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has described Russia’s invasion as a “terrorist war,” stating that Russian troops had acted like “criminals.” According to Reznikov, Russian troops had killed more Ukrainian civilians than soldiers. The post Reznikov: Russian forces killed more civilians than Ukrainian service personnel. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces shell more than 280 schools since the start of the war.
    Ukraine’s Minister of Education and Science Serhiy Shkarlet stated that Russian forces had destroyed or damaged 280 educational institutions through bombing and shelling. The ministry has developed an interactive map to track damage to schools. The post Russian forces shell more than 280 schools since the start of the war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia promises to open daily humanitarian corridors, but only to Russia.
    From 10 a.m. every day, Russia will open humanitarian corridors, but only towards Russia. This will be done without the permission of the Ukrainian government. Head of the National Defense Management Center of Russia Mikhail Mizintsev states that Kyiv “does not approve the departure of civilians towards the Russian Federation.” The post Russia promises to open daily humanitarian corridors, but only to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Slovak government approves deployment of NATO troops.
    The post Slovak government approves deployment of NATO troops. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelenksy on Putin’s nuclear threats: ‘This is a bluff.’
    In an interview with German newspaper Die Zeit, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that it was unlikely that Russian President Vladimir Putin would resort to nuclear weapons. “It’s one thing to be a murderer. It’s another to be suicidal,” he said. The post Zelenksy on Putin’s nuclear threats: ‘This is a bluff.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    U.S Intelligence director says no-fly zone will not protect Ukraine.
    The post U.S Intelligence director says no-fly zone will not protect Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Izium residents come under attack during evacuation.
    Russian forces violated the temporary ceasefire for a humanitarian corridor out of the city, shelling the area where citizens attempted to flee, according to Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Synehubov. Despite the attack, 44 buses left the city and evacuated 1,600 people. The post Izium residents come under attack during evacuation. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces attack civilian vehicle, killing woman.
    In the village of Darivka, Kherson Oblast, Russian forces had fired upon a car, which burned down killing the driver, according to the Kherson Oblast Prosecutor’s Office. The post Russian forces attack civilian vehicle, killing woman. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s war on Ukraine jeopardizes global food security, increasing famine risk
    Spring. As the winter softens, Ukraine’s farmers used to take to their fields, sowing the seeds of wheat, sunflowers, and buckwheat and tending to poultry farms whose yields are sent across the world. This year, planting has become a luxury, in many cases fields and livestock have been abandoned. Millions […] The post Russia’s war on Ukraine jeopardizes global food security, increasing famine risk appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    US to give additional $53 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
    U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced this aid during her visit to Poland. This funding is in addition to nearly $54 million in humanitarian assistance announced by the U.S. earlier. The post US to give additional $53 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 80,000 civilians evacuated from Sumy, Kyiv oblasts in two days.
    According to Iryna Vereshchuk, the minister for the reintegration of temporarily occupied territories, more than 60,000 people were evacuated from Sumy and its neighboring Trostianets and Krasnopillia to Poltava, while 20,000 civilians were evacuated from Bucha, Hostomel, Irpin, and Vorzel in Kyiv Oblast. The evacuation is ongoing in Kyiv Oblast, […] The post Over 80,000 civilians evacuated from Sumy, Kyiv oblasts in two days. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    SBU: Russia considers blowing up ammonia warehouses in Kharkiv Oblast.
    The Security Service of Ukraine says that Russian occupiers are “seriously considering” blowing up ammonia warehouses and blaming it on Ukraine’s armed forces. The post SBU: Russia considers blowing up ammonia warehouses in Kharkiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Goldman Sachs to become first major U.S. bank to exit Russia.
    Three decades after becoming the first Western bank to go into business with the Russian government following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Goldman Sachs announced on March 10 that it was taking steps to wind down its operations in Russia. The post Goldman Sachs to become first major U.S. bank to exit Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Energoatom: Russian occupiers mined coast of reservoir near Zaporizhzhia’s nuclear plant.
    Energoatom is Ukraine’s state-run nuclear company. Russian forces seized the nuclear plant on March 4. The post Energoatom: Russian occupiers mined coast of reservoir near Zaporizhzhia’s nuclear plant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    2 Belarusians among civilians killed by Russian planes coming from Belarus.
    Russian planes had taken off from Belarusian airfields and bombed Korosten in Zhytomyr Oblast overnight into March 10, according to the city mayor Volodymyr Moskalenko. Three people died, including two Belarusian citizens. According to the mayor, 60-70% of the population has already left Korosten. The post 2 Belarusians among civilians killed by Russian planes coming from Belarus. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian propaganda’s latest invention: Ukraine is “developing biological weapons” and using birds to deliver viruses.
    Russia’s state media RIA Novosti cites its Defense Ministry spreading false claims that the Kremlin forces have “exposed” a secret project where a flu strain was being developed in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa’s laboratories. Moscow says that Ukraine intends to distribute new viruses in Russia through bats and migratory birds. The post Russian propaganda’s latest invention: Ukraine is “developing biological weapons” and using birds to deliver viruses. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine launches website to collect data on damages caused by Russians.
    Developed by the President’s Office, Economy Ministry and the Kyiv School of Economics, the goal is to keep track of all property destroyed during Russia’s invasion. The data collected in the project “Russia will pay” will be used in international courts against Moscow for compensation. The post Ukraine launches website to collect data on damages caused by Russians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Authorities investigating 38 cases of Ukrainian officials and law enforcement officers helping Russian occupiers.
    Among others, the State Investigation Bureau launched criminal proceedings against several police officers in Mariupol, who are accused of committing treason under martial law and siding with the Russian occupiers. The post Authorities investigating 38 cases of Ukrainian officials and law enforcement officers helping Russian occupiers. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Chinese FM says he hopes Russia’s war will end soon.
    The state broadcaster CCTV cited Wang Yi saying that he hopes to see “fighting and the war stop as soon as possible.” This marks the first time that China’s top diplomat described the situation unfolding in Ukraine as a “war.” During the Munich Security Conference held on Feb. 19, Yi […] The post Chinese FM says he hopes Russia’s war will end soon. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky signs law allowing seizure of Russian property in Ukraine.
    The new law allows Ukraine to confiscate property that belongs to the Russian Federation or its residents without any compensation. The Ukrainian parliament passed the bill on March 3. The post Zelensky signs law allowing seizure of Russian property in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian ombudsman: At least 71 children killed since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24.
    As of 11 a.m. on March 10, more than 100 children have also been injured, according to ombudsman Lyudmyla Denisova. The post Ukrainian ombudsman: At least 71 children killed since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Lukashenko says he sends Belarusian specialists to ensure power supply at Chornobyl plant.
    Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko said that he discussed the plant, controlled by Russian soldiers and cut off electricity, in a phone call with Vladimir Putin on March 9. Lukashenko is scheduled to meet Putin in Moscow on March 11. The post Lukashenko says he sends Belarusian specialists to ensure power supply at Chornobyl plant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Eugene Czolij: Ukraine is embodiment of true values of EU member state. EU must grant it membership now!
    The Treaty on European Union, also known as the Maastricht Treaty, establishes how a country can become a member state of the European Union. The relevant provisions of this treaty regarding membership stipulate that: “Article 2 The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, […] The post Eugene Czolij: Ukraine is embodiment of true values of EU member state. EU must grant it membership now! appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Lithuanian parliament calls for Ukraine’s immediate EU candidate status.
    The Lithuanian parliament, Seimas, approved a resolution to fully support Ukraine on its path to EU membership. The resolution calls on the bloc’s institutions to open membership talks as soon as possible and on all EU member states to support Ukraine’s candidacy process. The post Lithuanian parliament calls for Ukraine’s immediate EU candidate status. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Klitschko: About half of Kyiv residents left capital since Russia’s war began.
    Still, the Kyiv mayor said the capital is “like a fortress.” He said it was thanks to the Ukrainian soldiers fighting on the outskirts of Kyiv to thwart Kremlin efforts to capture Kyiv and overthrow the government. According to the latest estimates, there are just under 2 million residents now […] The post Klitschko: About half of Kyiv residents left capital since Russia’s war began. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv Oblast Governor named most dangerous areas in region.
    Kyiv Oblast Governor named most dangerous areas in region. According to Oleksiy Kuleba, Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel, and Vorzel, which have been cut off from the capital by Russian troops, remain among the most dangerous areas. The same goes for Zhytomyr highway, the northern part of the Vyshhorogskiy district, and Makariv. The post Kyiv Oblast Governor named most dangerous areas in region. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine likely to join EU ‘in few years’, French EU affairs minister says.
    Ukraine likely to join EU ‘in few years’, French EU affairs minister says. Minister Clement Beaune said, “it is my deep conviction that European Union, I don’t know when, in a few years, will probably be extended to Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, perhaps to other countries.” The minister also reiterated the […] The post Ukraine likely to join EU ‘in few years’, French EU affairs minister says. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Lukashenko: Belarus army must prevent ‘any attack on Russia from the rear’.
    Lukashenko: Belarus army must prevent ‘any attack on Russia from the rear’. The state news agency BelTa quoted Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko telling defense chiefs that they must prevent any attempt – presumably by Ukrainian forces – to cut off Russian supply lines. The post Lukashenko: Belarus army must prevent ‘any attack on Russia from the rear’. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK sanctioned 7 more Russian oligarchs, including Abramovich, Sechin and Miller.
    UK sanctioned 7 more Russian oligarchs, including Abramovich, Sechin and Miller. The British government added to the sanctions list Igor Sechin, the chief executive of Rosneft; Andrey Kostin, the chairman of VTB; Alexei Miller, the chief executive of Gazprom; Nikolai Tokarev, the president of Transneft; and Dmitri Lebedev, the chairman […] The post UK sanctioned 7 more Russian oligarchs, including Abramovich, Sechin and Miller. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Kuleba-Lavrov meeting ends with no result
    Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on March 10 in Turkey, in an attempt to broker a 24-hour ceasefire and a humanitarian corridor to the southern port city of Mariupol, encircled by Russian troops. According to Kuleba, no results were reached since Lavrov didn’t […] The post Kuleba-Lavrov meeting ends with no result appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Kuleba: “I came here with a humanitarian purpose, to walk out of the meeting with a decision to arrange a humanitarian corridor to and from Mariupol.”
    The post Kuleba: “I came here with a humanitarian purpose, to walk out of the meeting with a decision to arrange a humanitarian corridor to and from Mariupol.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky’s Chief of Staff: We didn’t believe Russia would invade Ukraine until very last.
    Zelensky’s Chief of Staff: We didn’t believe Russia would invade Ukraine until very last. Andriy Yermak, in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda, said that authorities were preparing for Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine for months — ‘and now we see the result, we are successfully fighting for two weeks,’ but […] The post Zelensky’s Chief of Staff: We didn’t believe Russia would invade Ukraine until very last. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Kuleba, Lavrov meeting for first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
    Kuleba, Lavrov meeting for first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Foreign ministers will meet in Turkey on March 10. Kuleba urged Lavrov to approach the talks “in good faith, not from a propagandistic perspective,” but admitted that his expectations of the negotiations “are low”. The post Kuleba, Lavrov meeting for first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Three people, including child, killed due to Russia’s airstrike at hospital in Mariupol.
    Three people, including child, killed due to Russia’s airstrike at hospital in Mariupol. At least 17 people were injured, Mariupol City Council reported. The post Three people, including child, killed due to Russia’s airstrike at hospital in Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine expects temporary ceasefire to evacuate civilians from 10 cities on March 10, according to Iryna Vereshchuk, the minister for the reintegration of temporarily occupied territories.
    Ukraine expects temporary ceasefire to evacuate civilians from 10 cities on March 10, according to Iryna Vereshchuk, the minister for the reintegration of temporarily occupied territories.The routes include Trostyanets, Krasnopillya, and Sumy to Poltava; Mariupol to Zaporizhia (with demining throughout the road); Volnovakha to Pokrovsk; Izyum-Lozova (Kharkiv region); Bucha, Borodyanka, Irpin […] The post Ukraine expects temporary ceasefire to evacuate civilians from 10 cities on March 10, according to Iryna Vereshchuk, the minister for the reintegration of temporarily occupied territories. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    FT: Xiaomi, Oppo and Huawei cut smartphone shipments to Russia as rouble collapses.
    Since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, shipments from leading Chinese smartphone producers have fallen by at least half, people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times. The post FT: Xiaomi, Oppo and Huawei cut smartphone shipments to Russia as rouble collapses. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia has fired 710 missiles against Ukraine since the start of its full-scale war on Feb. 24
    , according to a senior U.S. defense official. Russian forces have gotten closer to the cities of Kharkiv and Mykolaiv, CNN reports. The post Russia has fired 710 missiles against Ukraine since the start of its full-scale war on Feb. 24 appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US House passes ban on import of Russian oil, natural gas, and coal.
    The bill will also reassess Russia’s relationship with the World Trade Organization, as well as reinstate the Magnitsky Act to “strengthen sanctions on Russia for human rights violations.” The post US House passes ban on import of Russian oil, natural gas, and coal. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WSJ: Russia drops from global indexes this week.
    MSCI Inc., S&P Dow Jones Indices, and FTSE Russell stated on March 9 that Russian stocks would be removed from global stock benchmarks at a price of “zero” or “effectively zero.” The post WSJ: Russia drops from global indexes this week. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Rio Tinto PLC, the world’s second-largest miner by market value, to withdraw from Russia.
    Rio Tinto, which is a purchaser of Russian fuel, among other products, stated on March 10 that it will be “terminating all commercial relationships with any Russian businesses.” The post Rio Tinto PLC, the world’s second-largest miner by market value, to withdraw from Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US top general in Europe: anti-tank, anti-aircraft weapons more effective for Ukraine than MiG-29s.
    Commander of U.S. European Command Gen. Tod Wolters said Ukrainians were “making excellent use of these weapons now” and that adding more aircraft would have a marginal benefit and potentially escalate the war. The post US top general in Europe: anti-tank, anti-aircraft weapons more effective for Ukraine than MiG-29s. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    United States calls Russian disinformation about U.S. biowarfare labs in Ukraine “laughable.”
    Pentagon spokesman John Kirby dispelled on March 9 false claims by Russia that the U.S. is operating a biowarfare facility in Ukraine. State Department spokesman Ned Price said also on March 9 that Russia “is inventing false pretexts in an attempt to justify its own horrific actions in Ukraine.” The post United States calls Russian disinformation about U.S. biowarfare labs in Ukraine “laughable.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine cancels stand-by lending agreement with the IMF.
    Ukraine will instead work with the global lender to design an appropriate economic program focused on rehabilitation and growth when conditions permit. The post Ukraine cancels stand-by lending agreement with the IMF. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Oksana Bashuk Hepburn: Why is Putin still in charge of the West’s agenda?
    It’s infuriating that Russia’s serial killer, autocrat Vladimir Putin, is telling Western powers what they should be doing. What is worst, they are listening. The war-crime nominee has launched an incomprehensible war on global democracies by attacking Ukraine for no reason other than he thinks that he can get away […] The post Oksana Bashuk Hepburn: Why is Putin still in charge of the West’s agenda? appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    US House of Representatives passes spending bill with $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine.
    U.S. House members more than doubled the Biden administration’s original request for emergency aid for Ukraine, allocating $6.5 billion to the Pentagon for military assistance and $6.6 billion in humanitarian assistance and economic aid to Ukraine amid Russia’s all-out war. The post US House of Representatives passes spending bill with $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian aircraft bomb Okhtyrka and the village of Bytytsya in Sumy Oblast.
    The overnight attacks on March 9 destroyed residential neighborhoods and infrastructure, according to head of the Sumy regional administration Dmytro Zhyvytsky. He also said that Russian forces have been bombing Okhtyrka every day and night. The post Russian aircraft bomb Okhtyrka and the village of Bytytsya in Sumy Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    U.S. Commerce Secretary: “There is no expiration date” on export sanctions against Russia.
    U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stated on March 9 that the export controls will last “as long as it takes.” She also noted that the U.S. is “in it to win”, and warned that any country, including China, would face repercussions if it did not abide by the export restrictions. The post U.S. Commerce Secretary: “There is no expiration date” on export sanctions against Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    France to allocate 100 million euros in financial aid to populations affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
    The French Foreign Ministry also announced on March 9 that it has also committed 100 tons of supplies to those affected by the war, according to Interfax news agency. The post France to allocate 100 million euros in financial aid to populations affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian air force destroys at least eight targets in two days.
    Ukraine wiped out four Russian Su-25 aircrafts, two helicopters, and two cruise missiles in Kyiv and the Joint Force Operation regions on March 8-9, Interfax news agency reports, citing the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Ukraine’s updated estimates of total Russian losses are 56 aircrafts and 82 helicopters. The post Ukrainian air force destroys at least eight targets in two days. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UNICEF: More than 1 million children have fled Ukraine since start of Russia’s all-out war.
    UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell said at least 37 children have been killed and 50 injured in less than two weeks, while over 1 million children had to flee Ukraine to neighboring countries. The post UNICEF: More than 1 million children have fled Ukraine since start of Russia’s all-out war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine launches website to track human rights violations by Russia.
    Head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office Andriy Yermak said the collected information will be used as evidence against Russia in the European Court of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice. The post Ukraine launches website to track human rights violations by Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    CNN: British soldiers may have traveled unlawfully to fight alongside Ukraine.
    A spokesperson for the British army told CNN that “a small number of individual soldiers” may have left Ukraine to fight in a “personal capacity.” Earlier, U.K. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said British soldiers would be prosecuted for desertion if they head to Ukraine to fight against Russian forces. The post CNN: British soldiers may have traveled unlawfully to fight alongside Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba arrives in Antalya, Turkey
    for first round of talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Turkey has offered to mediate between the two sides amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The post Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba arrives in Antalya, Turkey appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Ukraine regains control of Derhachi, Kharkiv Oblast.
    Head of Kharkiv Regional State Administration Oleh Synegubov announced that Russian forces were attempting to encircle the city but were repelled by a Ukrainian counterattack. The post Ukraine’s military: Ukraine regains control of Derhachi, Kharkiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WSJ: Iconic Russian car manufacturer Lada halts production.
    Due to Western sanctions, the company was forced to halt operations as it could not source the necessary parts and supplies. The post WSJ: Iconic Russian car manufacturer Lada halts production. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Japanese companies Sony and Epson withdraw from Russian market.
    Sony has halted sales of its PlayStation consoles and software in Russia. Epson will suspend exports of its products to Russia and Belarus and has pledged $1 million to the UNHCR to support humanitarian relief. The post Japanese companies Sony and Epson withdraw from Russian market. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US rejects Poland’s offer to supply fighter jets to Ukraine, cites “high risks.”
    After Poland offered to transfer its Russian-made MiG-29 fighter jets to a U.S. base in Germany in order to replenish Ukraine’s air force, the Pentagon assessed the move “may be seen as escalatory.” The post US rejects Poland’s offer to supply fighter jets to Ukraine, cites “high risks.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Francis M. O’Donnell: UN must impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine
    Many struggle to understand world powers’ refusal to enforce a no-fly zone (NFZ), at least on the western rest of Ukraine not (yet) occupied by Russia.  It has been repeatedly requested by its legitimate democratically elected President Volodymyr Zelensky for the whole of this sovereign independent and democratic country, itself […] The post Francis M. O’Donnell: UN must impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    IMF approves $1.4 billion in emergency financing support to Ukraine.
    The funds will help Ukraine meet urgent financing needs and mitigate the economic impact of Russia’s war. The post IMF approves $1.4 billion in emergency financing support to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia may set the scene to use chemical weapons.
    U.S. and British officials said at a briefing on March 9 that there is “good reason” to be concerned about this especially considering Russia’s use of such weapons in Syria. The post Russia may set the scene to use chemical weapons. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK fears Russia may be setting stage to use chemical weapons.
    The U.S. and British officials said that there is a “good reason” to be concerned about this especially amid Russia’s experience of using such weapons during the war in Syria. The post UK fears Russia may be setting stage to use chemical weapons. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: ‘Dropping a bomb on a maternity hospital — it’s the ultimate proof that what is happening is genocide of Ukrainians.’
    “Europeans, you can’t say you didn’t see what is happening. You have to tighten the sanctions until Russia can’t continue their savage war.” The post Zelensky: ‘Dropping a bomb on a maternity hospital — it’s the ultimate proof that what is happening is genocide of Ukrainians.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )

  • Open

    Ukraine evacuates 48,000 people, many still in dire conditions amid Russian attacks
    The day of March 9 started with the Ukrainian authorities making a hopeful announcement that they expect a temporary ceasefire to evacuate civilians from 10 Ukrainian cities, the besieged ones and those that have been hot spots of Russia’s war. According to Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the Ukrainian presidential […] The post Ukraine evacuates 48,000 people, many still in dire conditions amid Russian attacks appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    WarnerMedia, Discovery pause broadcasting in Russia.
    The companies, which are close to completing the merger next month, announced the decision in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the new censorship law. Warner Media, which includes HBO, CNN, TNT, Cartoon Network, along with Discovery’s 15 channels went off-air on March 9. The post WarnerMedia, Discovery pause broadcasting in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: ‘Only after direct talks between the two presidents can we end this war.’
    Zelenskiy told Bild TV there had been no direct contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The post Zelensky: ‘Only after direct talks between the two presidents can we end this war.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russians reportedly promise Russian passports to citizens of occupied Berdiansk.
    The news was broadcast on local radio. They also promised to write off all home utilities debts for the residents of the port city. According to Oleksandr Starukh, head of regional military administration, the radio staff was forced to put Russian propaganda on air. In neighboring Melitopol, the occupiers also […] The post Russians reportedly promise Russian passports to citizens of occupied Berdiansk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN reports over 500 civilians killed in Ukraine.
    As of March 9, the United Nations Office for Human Rights had recorded 1,424 civilian casualties, 516 killed, including 37 children, and 908 injured after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. The organization believes that the actual figures are “considerably higher, especially in government-controlled areas.” The post UN reports over 500 civilians killed in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia loses 56 planes, 82 helicopters in 2 weeks of fighting.
    The numbers were released by the Ukrainian armed forces. The Ukrainian losses aren’t disclosed. The post Russia loses 56 planes, 82 helicopters in 2 weeks of fighting. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kremlin spokesman: Putin was unaware that Russian conscripts were sent to Ukraine.
    Dmitry Peskov claimed that Russian armed forces had clear instructions not to involve conscripts in the invasion of Ukraine, and that Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office will investigate the decision to involve them. It’s the first time that Russia admitted it’s sending conscripted soldiers to fight in Ukraine. The post Kremlin spokesman: Putin was unaware that Russian conscripts were sent to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Producers of Finlandia, Jack Daniel’s, Lindt chocolate suspend business in Russia.
    The American premium spirits producer Brown-Forman, chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli join the numerous companies that have suspended business operations in Russia. The post Producers of Finlandia, Jack Daniel’s, Lindt chocolate suspend business in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Polish Senate unanimously adopts resolution on Ukraine’s membership in EU under fast-track procedure.
    93 Sejm senators voted in favor. According to Prime Minister Mateusz Moravetsky, all 27 EU countries will have to agree on this matter. “The Ukrainian soldiers defend their country, defend the whole of Europe,” the resolution reads. The post Polish Senate unanimously adopts resolution on Ukraine’s membership in EU under fast-track procedure. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Only 250 civilians evacuated from Izium as Russian occupiers violate temporary ceasefire agreement.
    The post Only 250 civilians evacuated from Izium as Russian occupiers violate temporary ceasefire agreement. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s biggest children’s hospital treats people wounded by Russians
    When surgeon Oleh Godik woke up on Feb. 24, he knew that life had changed fundamentally.  A day later, when he had to operate on a critically wounded boy who’d wounded in the neck by shrapnel and in the torso by bullets by Russian forces, he knew he had been […] The post Ukraine’s biggest children’s hospital treats people wounded by Russians appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Kyiv subway to hold screenings of Ukrainian films.
    Kyiv subway to hold screenings of Ukrainian films. Metro stations in Kyiv, which are currently used by civilians as bomb shelters, will soon hold movie screenings, Kyiv authorities say. Ukrainian films of different genres will be screened at 14 metro stations all over the capital. The detailed schedule of screenings is […] The post Kyiv subway to hold screenings of Ukrainian films. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Media: Russia recognizes its conscripts fighting against Ukraine.
    Media: Russia recognizes its conscripts fighting against Ukraine. Russian Defense Ministry has recognized that its conscripts are fighting on the territory of Ukraine. The Ministry, however, stated that “practically all such servicemen have already been withdrawn to the territory of Russia,” the state-controlled news outlet RIA Novosti reports. The post Media: Russia recognizes its conscripts fighting against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian air strikes destroy maternity, children’s hospital in Mariupol.
    The post Russian air strikes destroy maternity, children’s hospital in Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Wallace: UK troops to face prosecution if they volunteer to combat Russia in Ukraine.
    Wallace: UK troops to face prosecution if they volunteer to combat Russia in Ukraine. The U.K. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said that the U.K. soldiers who are in the war zones in Ukraine already will face a court-martial when upon their return. The post Wallace: UK troops to face prosecution if they volunteer to combat Russia in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian occupiers disrupt civilians’ evacuation in Bucha, Kyiv Oblast.
    Russian occupiers disrupt civilians’ evacuation in Bucha, Kyiv Oblast. According to local authorities, Russian forces have blocked the traffic for 50 buses in Stoyanka, a village in Kyiv Oblast not far from Bucha. It is yet unknown whether there are civilians in the buses. The post Russian occupiers disrupt civilians’ evacuation in Bucha, Kyiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Stoltenberg warns Russia against attacks on arms supply to Ukraine.
    Stoltenberg warns Russia against attacks on arms supply to Ukraine. Russia’s attack on the allied nations’ supplied lines providing arms to Ukraine would be a “dangerous escalation of war” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview with CBC News. “Russia is the aggressor and Ukraine is defending itself. If […] The post Stoltenberg warns Russia against attacks on arms supply to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv Oblast Governor: Evacuation from Kyiv suburbs continues.
    According to Governor Oleksiy Kuleba, the evacuation is ongoing from Kyiv suburbs Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel, and Vorzel, which have been cut off from the capital by Russian troops. Irpin Mayor Oleksandr Markushyn says the evacuation from the city is going according to plan. The post Kyiv Oblast Governor: Evacuation from Kyiv suburbs continues. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Russian occupiers capture 400 Ukrainians in Kherson.
    Ukraine’s military: Russian occupiers capture 400 Ukrainians in Kherson. Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported that in an attempt to crush the Ukrainian resistance to occupation, the Russian National Guard units have illegally detained over 400 Ukrainian citizens in Kherson, a regional capital in southern Ukraine. The post Ukraine’s military: Russian occupiers capture 400 Ukrainians in Kherson. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU to approve new sanctions against Russia, Belarus.
    French Presidency of the EU Council reported on March 9 that the sanctions will target Russian leaders, oligarchs, and their family members involved in Russia’s war on Ukraine, and the maritime sector. The new measures will also disconnect three Belarus banks from the SWIFT financial messaging system. The post EU to approve new sanctions against Russia, Belarus. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian police officer killed as Russian occupiers violate ceasefire agreement to evacuate civilians from Kyiv Oblast, the police reports.
    Ukrainian police officer killed as Russian occupiers violate ceasefire agreement to evacuate civilians from Kyiv Oblast, the police reports. Senior sergeant Oleksiy Ponomarenko was killed on March 9, as Russian troops have again violated a ceasefire agreement attacking police and civilians during the evacuation from the town of Demydiv in Kyiv […] The post Ukrainian police officer killed as Russian occupiers violate ceasefire agreement to evacuate civilians from Kyiv Oblast, the police reports. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Chornobyl nuclear power plant disconnected from power following Russian attack.
    According to Ukraine’s state nuclear energy company Energoatom, Chornobyl power plant needs electricity to cool down the spent fuel. If heated, radioactive substances can be released into the environment. Yet, the connection to power can’t be restored while the fighting is ongoing, transmission system operator Ukrenergo reported. The post Chornobyl nuclear power plant disconnected from power following Russian attack. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky urges Poland, US to decide on logistics of sending fighter jets to Ukraine immediately.
    “Listen, we have a war! We do not have time for all these signals,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a recent address. “This is not ping pong! It’s about human lives! We ask once again: Solve it faster. Do not shift the responsibility, send us planes.” The post Zelensky urges Poland, US to decide on logistics of sending fighter jets to Ukraine immediately. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky to Russian troops: Give up while you still can.
    “Almost two weeks of our resistance have shown you that we will not surrender,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a recent address. “We will fight until we return our land and until we answer in full for all our killed people. For the dead children.” The post Zelensky to Russian troops: Give up while you still can. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    China to provide Ukraine with over $791,000 in humanitarian aid.
    The post China to provide Ukraine with over $791,000 in humanitarian aid. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kuleba to Germany: “You have done too little.”
    In an article for Die Welt, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged Germany to “open their eyes,” give Ukraine weapons, help protect its sky, get fighter jets and impose tougher sanctions on Russia. Kuleba reminded Germany that Ukraine had asked for preventative sanctions, including targeting Nord Stream 2, long before […] The post Kuleba to Germany: “You have done too little.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine expects temporary ceasefire to evacuate civilians from 10 cities on March 9.
    Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy chief of staff for President Volodymyr Zelensky, said that Ukraine expects the ceasefire from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. to set up humanitarian corridors and evacuate civilians from Enerhodar and Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia, from Sumy to Poltava, from Izium to Lozova, from Volnovakha to Pokrovsk, as well […] The post Ukraine expects temporary ceasefire to evacuate civilians from 10 cities on March 9. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Temporary ceasefire begins in Enerhodar to evacuate civilians.
    The city’s mayor Dmytro Orlov announced that the ceasefire began at 9 a.m. to provide humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians from Enerhodar and its neighboring villages to Zaporizhzhia, as well as to deliver food and medicine to the areas that have been cut off by Russian attackers. The post Temporary ceasefire begins in Enerhodar to evacuate civilians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Over 12,000 Russian troops have been killed since Feb. 24.
    As of 9 a.m. on March 9, Ukraine’s military have also destroyed 1,070 armored personnel carriers, 482 vehicles, 317 tanks, 120 artillery systems, 60 fuel tanks, 56 multiple launch rocket systems, 81 helicopters, 49 aircraft, 28 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 7 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 3 boats. The post Ukraine’s military: Over 12,000 Russian troops have been killed since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian air strikes kill 22 people in Sumy overnight on March 8.
    Head of the Sumy regional state administration Dmytro Zhyvytskyy said that three children were among those killed in the northeastern city. The post Russian air strikes kill 22 people in Sumy overnight on March 8. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    IMF to consider $1.4 billion in emergency funding for Ukraine today.
    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the organization’s executive board is poised to approve the financial aid to help Ukraine fend off Russia’s aggression. The post IMF to consider $1.4 billion in emergency funding for Ukraine today. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Universal Music Group to suspend business in Russia.
    The post Universal Music Group to suspend business in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Humanitarian corridor in Sumy to continue for second day.
    The post Humanitarian corridor in Sumy to continue for second day. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Russia does not rule out the possibility of involving up to 800 servicemen from the unrecognized breakaway state of Transnistria in its war against Ukraine,
    The post Ukraine’s military: Russia does not rule out the possibility of involving up to 800 servicemen from the unrecognized breakaway state of Transnistria in its war against Ukraine, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    KFC, Pizza Hut suspend operations in Russia.
    The post KFC, Pizza Hut suspend operations in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Foreign volunteers will be able to obtain Ukrainian citizenship if they want to,
    The post Foreign volunteers will be able to obtain Ukrainian citizenship if they want to, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    5,000 people successfully evacuated from Sumy to Poltava Oblast on March 8,
    The post 5,000 people successfully evacuated from Sumy to Poltava Oblast on March 8, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN nuclear watchdog loses contact with safeguards monitoring systems at Chornobyl.
    The post UN nuclear watchdog loses contact with safeguards monitoring systems at Chornobyl. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: Civilian casualties reach 1,335 since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24.
    The post UN: Civilian casualties reach 1,335 since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pentagon dismisses Poland’s proposal to transfer fighter jets to US
    The post Pentagon dismisses Poland’s proposal to transfer fighter jets to US appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Hungary doesn’t support ban on Russian energy.
    The extension of the sanctions to the Russian energy sector would represent a “disproportionately large burden” for Hungary, said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The post Hungary doesn’t support ban on Russian energy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Fitch Downgrades Russia to ‘C’
    The post Fitch Downgrades Russia to ‘C’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    CIA Chief: Putin is not crazy
    The post CIA Chief: Putin is not crazy appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Russia suspends sale of foreign currency.
    Russia suspends sale of foreign currency. Russia’s central bank will no longer allow its citizens to buy up foreign currency in a bid to maintain reserves within the country. These measures are set to last until at least Sept. 9. Customers will be able to withdraw a maximum of $10,000 foreign […] The post Russia suspends sale of foreign currency. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )

  • Open

    Coca-cola suspends business in Russia.
    Coca-cola suspends business in Russia. Following international pressure to withdraw from the Russian market, the press service of Coca-cola announced that it will temporarily supend its business in Russia. The company will “contiune to monitor and assess the situation as circumstances evolve.” The post Coca-cola suspends business in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Ukraine v. Russian Federation: International Court of Justice starts hearings
    On March 7, or the 12th day of Russia’s all-out war against Ukraine, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) held the first hearing in the “Ukraine v. Russian Federation” case. One of the six United Nations principal courts based in The Hague, ICJ heard Ukraine’s request for indication of provisional […] The post Ukraine v. Russian Federation: International Court of Justice starts hearings appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 10 min )
    Russian forces destroy 61 hospitals.
    Russian forces destroy 61 hospitals. According to Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Lyashnko, the Russian military has destryoed 61 hospitals, damaging buildings and medical equipment. Some of these facilities have been repaired and are currently back in use. The post Russian forces destroy 61 hospitals. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    27 civilians die in Kharkiv in 24 hours.
    27 civilians die in Kharkiv in 24 hours. Since the start of the war, 170 civilians, including 5 children, have been killed by Russian forces, according to the Head of the Investigative Department of the National Police of the Kharkiv Sergey Bolvinov. The post 27 civilians die in Kharkiv in 24 hours. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Proposed U.S aid package to Ukraine increases from $10 billion to $12 billion.
    Proposed U.S aid package to Ukraine increases from $10 billion to $12 billion. If approved by Congress, the assistance would support Ukraine and its allies in dealing with refugees, buying food and supplies, and purchasing weapons. The post Proposed U.S aid package to Ukraine increases from $10 billion to $12 billion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Putin signs decree restricting export and import of goods.
    Putin signs decree restricting export and import of goods. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree prohibiting the import and export of certain products and raw materials. A list of affected countries will be drawn up in the coming days. Exceptions will be made for Russian citizens wishing to import […] The post Putin signs decree restricting export and import of goods. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Poland to supply US with stockpile of MIG-29 jets, free of charge.
    The post Poland to supply US with stockpile of MIG-29 jets, free of charge. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    “McDonald’s says it is temporarily closing 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the Ukraine invasion.”
    The post “McDonald’s says it is temporarily closing 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the Ukraine invasion.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Britain calls for ‘Marshall Plan for Ukraine.’
    Britain calls for ‘Marshall Plan for Ukraine.’ U.K Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on the leaders of the Visegrad Group to develop a fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine, potentially financed by capital seized from Russian oligarchs in Europe . The post Britain calls for ‘Marshall Plan for Ukraine.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Zelensky: ‘We will not give up and we will not lose.’
    Zelensky: ‘We will not give up and we will not lose.’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy appeared by livestream in the British parliament, where he called for increased Western sanctions and pledged to keep fighting Russian forces. The post Zelensky: ‘We will not give up and we will not lose.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    CERN kicks Russia from nuclear resarch programs.
    CERN kicks Russia from nuclear research programs. The European Organization for Nuclear Research has decided not to include Russia in new research programs with due to its invasion of Ukraine. 23 member states of the organization openly condemned Russia’s invasion on Ukraine. Russia will now lose its observer status in the […] The post CERN kicks Russia from nuclear resarch programs. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Pentagon: 2,000-4,000 Russian invaders killed in Ukraine.
    Officials from the U.S Department of Defense, during a congressional court hearing, have stated that they estimate that 2,000-4,000 Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine since the beginning of the war. The post Pentagon: 2,000-4,000 Russian invaders killed in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    UN denies banning use of word ‘war’ about Russian aggression against Ukraine.
    The Irish Times earlier reported that the UN had told its employees to use the word “conflict”, not “war”, about Russia’s war against Ukraine. The post UN denies banning use of word ‘war’ about Russian aggression against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    UK to phase out Russian oil imports by end of 2022.
    The transition period will give the market enough time to find alternatives for Russian imports, the U.K. government announced, according to BBC. The post UK to phase out Russian oil imports by end of 2022. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Biden announces US ban on Russian oil, gas imports.
    U.S. President Joe Biden said that some European countries may not be able to join the ban due to shortages of energy supplies. The post Biden announces US ban on Russian oil, gas imports. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Politico: UK to ban Russian oil imports.
    An announcement on the ban is expected to be made on March 8, Politico reported, citing three British officials. The post Politico: UK to ban Russian oil imports. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Russian troops kill three kindergarten teachers in Mykolayiv Oblast.
    Another two kindergarten employees were wounded when Russian soldiers shot at a minibus, Hanna Zamazeyeva, head of the Mykolayiv Oblast Council, said on March 8. The post Russian troops kill three kindergarten teachers in Mykolayiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Ukraine expected to join EU’s power transmission system within a week.
    The announcement was made on March 8 by Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko. Until recently Ukraine was part of a power transmission system that included Russia and Belarus. The post Ukraine expected to join EU’s power transmission system within a week. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Russian troops destroy central hospital in Izyum, Kharkiv Oblast.
    Volodymyr Matsokin, a deputy mayor of Izyum, said on March 8 patients had to make their way out of the ruins. Russian and Ukrainian troops are currently fighting for control of Izyum, a strategic stronghold on the way to the Donbas. The post Russian troops destroy central hospital in Izyum, Kharkiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    US foreign policy heavyweights call for limited no-fly zone over Ukraine.
    The group of 27 foreign policy leaders urged to impose a limited No-Fly Zone over Ukraine starting with protection for humanitarian corridors, Politico reported. Among others, the list includes Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO; Ben Hodges, former commander of the U.S. army in Europe; and John Herbst, former […] The post US foreign policy heavyweights call for limited no-fly zone over Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    US senators seek to lock down Russia’s gold reserves.
    A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill seeking to apply secondary sanctions to U.S. entities that trade in gold in Russia, the Axios news site reported on March 8. The post US senators seek to lock down Russia’s gold reserves. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    NYT: Biden expected to ban Russian oil imports.
    U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to announce new sanctions against Russia, including the import ban, today, on March 8, the New York Times reported, citing a senior U.S. official. The post NYT: Biden expected to ban Russian oil imports. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    BP to stop new purchases of Russian oil and gas.
    BP and Shell, which also announced it would stop buying Russian oil, said, however, that they wouldn’t be able to immediately disentangle themselves from the country due to long-term contracts and the difficulty of finding alternative supplies. The post BP to stop new purchases of Russian oil and gas. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    WP: Belarus conducted phishing attacks against Ukraine, Poland.
    Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, a hacking group in Belarus known as Ghostwriter has tried to get credentials of Ukrainian government officials and members of the Polish military, Google’s threat-hunting team said, as cited by the Washington Post. The post WP: Belarus conducted phishing attacks against Ukraine, Poland. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    FM Kuleba: War crimes are part of Russia’s deliberate strategy.
    Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote on Twitter that Russia holds 300,000 civilians hostage in Mariupol, a city in Donetsk Oblast, and prevents humanitarian evacuation despite agreements with the Red Cross mediation. He urged all states to publicly demand that Russia lets people go. The post FM Kuleba: War crimes are part of Russia’s deliberate strategy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukrainian General Staff: Belarus may be preparing for sending troops to Ukraine.
    Belarus has regrouped its forces and deployed some of them to the Ukrainian border near the city of Brest and the village of Aleksandrovka in Gomel Oblast, the General Staff said on March 8. Russia is already using Belarusian territory to move its troops to Ukraine and launch missiles. The post Ukrainian General Staff: Belarus may be preparing for sending troops to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Germany investigates Russian war crimes in Ukraine.
    German Prosecutor General Peter Frank has opened an investigation into Russia’s use of cluster munitions, shelling of residential buildings, gas pipelines and nuclear waste disposal sites, and alleged hit lists of Ukrainians, the Spiegel reported. The post Germany investigates Russian war crimes in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    UN: Number of refugees from Ukraine reaches 2 million.
    The United Nations Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi wrote on Twitter that more than 2 million Ukrainian refugees have fled the country since Russia began its all-out war on Feb. 24. The post UN: Number of refugees from Ukraine reaches 2 million. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Zelensky: ‘I’m ready for dialogue, but not for surrender’
    In an interview with ABC News, Zelensky also said that he now feels colder towards NATO, after realizing that the alliance doesn’t want to accept Ukraine and is afraid of confrontation with Russia. The post Zelensky: ‘I’m ready for dialogue, but not for surrender’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Shell stops buying Russian crude oil, shuts down its service stations, aviation fuel operations in Russia.
    It’s the first step as the company intends to withdraw from its involvement in all Russian hydrocarbons. The post Shell stops buying Russian crude oil, shuts down its service stations, aviation fuel operations in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Russian troops attack evacuation from Mariupol for the third time.
    Russia and Ukraine have agreed on a “green corridor” to evacuate civilians from the Sea of Azov port of Mariupol, which is surrounded by Russian troops. The first attempt on March 5 was already disrupted by Russian attacks on civilians. 300,000 civilians are still stuck in Mariupol, according to the […] The post Russian troops attack evacuation from Mariupol for the third time. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Zelensky: “International Committee of the Red Cross is forbidding us to use their emblem on the humanitarian mission vehicles.”
    Zelensky said it was “very revealing” of how “some influential people would like to just cross Ukraine out.” The post Zelensky: “International Committee of the Red Cross is forbidding us to use their emblem on the humanitarian mission vehicles.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    21 civilians, including 2 children, killed in Russian attack on Sumy.
    Russian forces bombed a residential neighborhood in Sumy in the early morning of March 8. The post 21 civilians, including 2 children, killed in Russian attack on Sumy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    JCB suspends operation in Russia.
    JCB cards issued in Russia will no longer be supported outside the country, and any JCB cards issued outside of Russia will no longer work in the country. The Japanese card provider follows American Express, Visa and Mastercard’s decision to stop operating in Russia.JCB suspends operation in Russia. The post JCB suspends operation in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Coinbase blocks 25,000 Russian cryptocurrency wallets, but not because of invasion.
    The largest U.S. crypto exchange wrote that the accounts have been blocked because they were suspected of illegal activity. Coinbase also shared the addresses with the U.S. government. The company had flagged most of the Russian-linked accounts before the war started. The post Coinbase blocks 25,000 Russian cryptocurrency wallets, but not because of invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Japan to ban oil refining equipment exports to Russia.
    Besides, 32 Russian and Belarusian government officials and business magnates, along with 12 entities including military-related companies, are facing assets freezing in Japan. The post Japan to ban oil refining equipment exports to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Ukraine’s military: As Russian invasion slows down, FSB goes after resistance in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions.
    Russia’s secret service is allegedly using tactical groups to intimidate and spread terror among civilians to crush Ukrainian resistance, according to Ukraine’s military. The post Ukraine’s military: As Russian invasion slows down, FSB goes after resistance in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Yanukovych addresses Zelensky, urges him to stop fighting.
    The disgraced ex-President Viktor Yanukovych, who lives in Russia since being ousted in 2014, asks President Volodymyr Zelensky to “overcome his pride” and stop the war at any cost. Yanukovych’s letter to Zelensky was published by the Russian media. The post Yanukovych addresses Zelensky, urges him to stop fighting. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukraine’s military: 12,000 Russian troops killed.
    As of 9 a.m. on March 8 and since the invasion on Feb. 24, Ukraine’s military destroyed 1,036 armored personnel carriers, 474 vehicles, 303 tanks, 120 artillery systems, 60 fuel tanks, 56 multiple launch rocket systems, 80 helicopters, 48 aircraft, 27 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 7 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 3 […] The post Ukraine’s military: 12,000 Russian troops killed. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
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